Convert joule to therm
Enter a value below to convert joule [J] to therm [thm]. Reverse conversion: Convert therm to joule.
1 J = 9.47816987913e-09 thm. To convert joule to therm, multiply the value by 9.47816987913e-09; to go the other way, divide by it (1 thm = 105505600 J). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Joule to Therm: Quick Reference
- 1 J = 9.47816987913e-09 thm
- 1 thm = 105505600 J
- 10 J = 9.47816987913e-08 thm
- 100 J = 9.47816987913e-07 thm
How to Convert Joule to Therm
1 J = 9.47816987913438e-09 thm
Example: convert 15 J to thm:
15 J = 15 × 9.47816987913438e-09 thm = 1.42172548187016e-07 thm
Joule to Therm Conversion Table
| joule | therm |
|---|---|
| 1 J | 9.47816987913e-09 thm |
| 2 J | 1.89563397583e-08 thm |
| 3 J | 2.84345096374e-08 thm |
| 5 J | 4.73908493957e-08 thm |
| 10 J | 9.47816987913e-08 thm |
| 20 J | 1.89563397583e-07 thm |
| 50 J | 4.73908493957e-07 thm |
| 100 J | 9.47816987913e-07 thm |
| 500 J | 4.73908493957e-06 thm |
| 1000 J | 9.47816987913e-06 thm |
Joule: Definition and Use
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.
Therm: Definition and Use
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 to Therm: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 joule in therm?
1 joule (J) = 9.47816987913e-09 therm (thm).
How do you convert joule to therm?
Multiply the joule value by 9.47816987913e-09. For example, 25 J × 9.47816987913e-09 = 2.36954246978e-07 thm.
What is 10 joule in therm?
10 J = 9.47816987913e-08 thm.
Which unit is larger, the joule or the therm?
The therm is the larger unit: 1 J equals only 9.47816987913e-09 thm.