Convert therm to joule
Please provide values below to convert therm [thm] to joule [J], or Convert joule to therm.
1 thm = 105505600 J. To convert therm to joule, multiply the value by 105505600; to go the other way, divide by it (1 J = 9.47816987913e-09 thm). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 thm = 105505600 J
- 1 J = 9.47816987913e-09 thm
- 10 thm = 1055056000 J
- 100 thm = 10550560000 J
How to Convert Therm to Joule
1 thm = 105505600 J
Example: convert 15 thm to J:
15 thm = 15 × 105505600 J = 1582584000 J
Therm to Joule Conversion Table
| therm | joule |
|---|---|
| 1 thm | 105505600 J |
| 2 thm | 211011200 J |
| 3 thm | 316516800 J |
| 5 thm | 527528000 J |
| 10 thm | 1055056000 J |
| 20 thm | 2110112000 J |
| 50 thm | 5275280000 J |
| 100 thm | 10550560000 J |
| 500 thm | 52752800000 J |
| 1000 thm | 105505600000 J |
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.
Joule
The joule (J) is the SI unit of energy, work, and heat, defined as the work done when a force of one newton acts over a distance of one meter.
History/Origin
The joule was named after James Prescott Joule in 1889 to honor his work in energy and thermodynamics. It was adopted as the SI unit of energy in 1948.
Current Use
The joule is widely used in physics, engineering, and everyday contexts to quantify energy, work, and heat in various applications, including electricity, mechanics, and thermodynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 therm in joule?
1 therm (thm) = 105505600 joule (J).
How do you convert therm to joule?
Multiply the therm value by 105505600. For example, 25 thm × 105505600 = 2637640000 J.
What is 10 therm in joule?
10 thm = 1055056000 J.
Which unit is larger, the therm or the joule?
The therm is the larger unit: 1 thm = 105505600 J.