Convert gram-force centimeter to therm
Please provide values below to convert gram-force centimeter [gf*cm] to therm [thm], or Convert therm to gram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force Centimeter to Therm
1 gf*cm = 9.29490946452132e-13 thm
Example: convert 15 gf*cm to thm:
15 gf*cm = 15 × 9.29490946452132e-13 thm = 1.3942364196782e-11 thm
Gram-Force Centimeter to Therm Conversion Table
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Gram-Force Centimeter
Gram-force centimeter (gf·cm) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one gram-force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The gram-force centimeter originated from the use of the gram-force as a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts before the adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, the gram-force centimeter is rarely used, having been largely replaced by SI units such as the newton meter (N·m) for torque measurements, but it may still appear in specialized or legacy applications.
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.