Convert kilogram-force centimeter to therm (US)
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm] to therm (US) [thm (US)], or Convert therm (US) to kilogram-force centimeter.
1 kgf*cm = 9.2971e-10 thm (US). To convert kilogram-force centimeter to therm (US), multiply the value by 9.2971e-10; to go the other way, divide by it (1 thm (US) = 1075600740.31 kgf*cm). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kgf*cm = 9.2971e-10 thm (US)
- 1 thm (US) = 1075600740.31 kgf*cm
- 10 kgf*cm = 9.29713008293e-09 thm (US)
- 100 kgf*cm = 9.29713008293e-08 thm (US)
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Therm (Us)
1 kgf*cm = 9.29713008293484e-10 thm (US)
Example: convert 15 kgf*cm to thm (US):
15 kgf*cm = 15 × 9.29713008293484e-10 thm (US) = 1.39456951244023e-08 thm (US)
Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Therm (Us) Conversion Table
| kilogram-force centimeter | therm (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf*cm | 9.2971e-10 thm (US) |
| 2 kgf*cm | 1.85942601659e-09 thm (US) |
| 3 kgf*cm | 2.78913902488e-09 thm (US) |
| 5 kgf*cm | 4.64856504147e-09 thm (US) |
| 10 kgf*cm | 9.29713008293e-09 thm (US) |
| 20 kgf*cm | 1.85942601659e-08 thm (US) |
| 50 kgf*cm | 4.64856504147e-08 thm (US) |
| 100 kgf*cm | 9.29713008293e-08 thm (US) |
| 500 kgf*cm | 4.64856504147e-07 thm (US) |
| 1000 kgf*cm | 9.29713008293e-07 thm (US) |
Kilogram-Force Centimeter
Kilogram-force centimeter (kgf·cm) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one kilogram-force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force centimeter originated from the use of the kilogram-force as a unit of force in the metric system, combined with the centimeter as a unit of length, primarily used in mechanical and engineering contexts before the widespread adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, kgf·cm is largely considered a non-SI unit and is used in certain engineering fields, such as torque measurement in automotive and mechanical applications, but is being gradually replaced by SI units like Newton-meter (Nm).
Therm (Us)
The therm (US) 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 as a practical unit for billing natural gas, standardizing energy measurement in the United States. It has been widely adopted in the energy industry for commercial and residential gas usage.
Current Use
Today, the therm (US) is still used in the natural gas industry for billing and energy calculations, although it has been largely supplemented by the gigajoule and other SI units in scientific contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilogram-force centimeter in therm (US)?
1 kilogram-force centimeter (kgf*cm) = 9.2971e-10 therm (US) (thm (US)).
How do you convert kilogram-force centimeter to therm (US)?
Multiply the kilogram-force centimeter value by 9.2971e-10. For example, 25 kgf*cm × 9.2971e-10 = 2.32428252073e-08 thm (US).
What is 10 kilogram-force centimeter in therm (US)?
10 kgf*cm = 9.29713008293e-09 thm (US).
Which unit is larger, the kilogram-force centimeter or the therm (US)?
The therm (US) is the larger unit: 1 kgf*cm equals only 9.2971e-10 thm (US).