Convert therm (US) to horsepower (metric) hour
Please provide values below to convert therm (US) [thm (US)] to horsepower (metric) hour [hp*h], or Convert horsepower (metric) hour to therm (US).
1 thm (US) = 39.8370644561 hp*h. To convert therm (US) to horsepower (metric) hour, multiply the value by 39.8370644561; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp*h = 0.0251022512239 thm (US)). 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 (US) = 39.8370644561 hp*h
- 1 hp*h = 0.0251022512239 thm (US)
- 10 thm (US) = 398.370644561 hp*h
- 100 thm (US) = 3983.70644561 hp*h
How to Convert Therm (Us) to Horsepower (Metric) Hour
1 thm (US) = 39.837064456073 hp*h
Example: convert 15 thm (US) to hp*h:
15 thm (US) = 15 × 39.837064456073 hp*h = 597.555966841095 hp*h
Therm (Us) to Horsepower (Metric) Hour Conversion Table
| therm (US) | horsepower (metric) hour |
|---|---|
| 1 thm (US) | 39.8370644561 hp*h |
| 2 thm (US) | 79.6741289121 hp*h |
| 3 thm (US) | 119.511193368 hp*h |
| 5 thm (US) | 199.18532228 hp*h |
| 10 thm (US) | 398.370644561 hp*h |
| 20 thm (US) | 796.741289121 hp*h |
| 50 thm (US) | 1991.8532228 hp*h |
| 100 thm (US) | 3983.70644561 hp*h |
| 500 thm (US) | 19918.532228 hp*h |
| 1000 thm (US) | 39837.0644561 hp*h |
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.
Horsepower (Metric) Hour
A unit of energy representing the amount of work done by one horsepower over one hour, equivalent to 745.7 joules.
History/Origin
The horsepower hour was historically used to quantify energy in mechanical and engineering contexts, especially in the era of steam and early engines, but has largely been replaced by standard energy units like joules and kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
It is rarely used in modern practice, but may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial applications to measure energy output or consumption related to horsepower-rated equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 therm (US) in horsepower (metric) hour?
1 therm (US) (thm (US)) = 39.8370644561 horsepower (metric) hour (hp*h).
How do you convert therm (US) to horsepower (metric) hour?
Multiply the therm (US) value by 39.8370644561. For example, 25 thm (US) × 39.8370644561 = 995.926611402 hp*h.
What is 10 therm (US) in horsepower (metric) hour?
10 thm (US) = 398.370644561 hp*h.
Which unit is larger, the therm (US) or the horsepower (metric) hour?
The therm (US) is the larger unit: 1 thm (US) = 39.8370644561 hp*h.