Convert kilocalorie (IT) to therm
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)] to therm [thm], or Convert therm to kilocalorie (IT).
1 kcal (IT) = 3.968320165e-05 thm. To convert kilocalorie (IT) to therm, multiply the value by 3.968320165e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 thm = 25199.5796312 kcal (IT)). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kcal (IT) = 3.968320165e-05 thm
- 1 thm = 25199.5796312 kcal (IT)
- 10 kcal (IT) = 0.0003968320165 thm
- 100 kcal (IT) = 0.003968320165 thm
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It) to Therm
1 kcal (IT) = 3.96832016499598e-05 thm
Example: convert 15 kcal (IT) to thm:
15 kcal (IT) = 15 × 3.96832016499598e-05 thm = 0.000595248024749397 thm
Kilocalorie (It) to Therm Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (IT) | therm |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal (IT) | 3.968320165e-05 thm |
| 2 kcal (IT) | 7.93664032999e-05 thm |
| 3 kcal (IT) | 0.00011904960495 thm |
| 5 kcal (IT) | 0.00019841600825 thm |
| 10 kcal (IT) | 0.0003968320165 thm |
| 20 kcal (IT) | 0.000793664032999 thm |
| 50 kcal (IT) | 0.0019841600825 thm |
| 100 kcal (IT) | 0.003968320165 thm |
| 500 kcal (IT) | 0.019841600825 thm |
| 1000 kcal (IT) | 0.03968320165 thm |
Kilocalorie (It)
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of food and beverages.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie originated in the 19th century as a measure of heat energy, primarily used in nutrition and thermodynamics. It became standard in dietary contexts to quantify food energy intake.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is widely used in nutrition to express the energy content of foods and beverages, and in scientific contexts related to energy measurement in biological and physical systems.
Therm
A therm is a unit of energy used primarily to measure natural gas consumption, equivalent to 100,000 British thermal units (BTUs).
History/Origin
The therm was introduced in the early 20th century by the American Gas Association to standardize natural gas billing and measurement; it became widely adopted in North America for energy calculations.
Current Use
Today, the therm is still used in the natural gas industry for billing and energy measurement, although other units like gigajoules and cubic meters are also common globally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (IT) in therm?
1 kilocalorie (IT) (kcal (IT)) = 3.968320165e-05 therm (thm).
How do you convert kilocalorie (IT) to therm?
Multiply the kilocalorie (IT) value by 3.968320165e-05. For example, 25 kcal (IT) × 3.968320165e-05 = 0.000992080041249 thm.
What is 10 kilocalorie (IT) in therm?
10 kcal (IT) = 0.0003968320165 thm.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (IT) or the therm?
The therm is the larger unit: 1 kcal (IT) equals only 3.968320165e-05 thm.