Convert inch-pound to therm (US)
Please provide values below to convert inch-pound [in*lbf] to therm (US) [thm (US)], or Convert therm (US) to inch-pound.
How to Convert Inch-Pound to Therm (Us)
1 in*lbf = 1.07114525542186e-09 thm (US)
Example: convert 15 in*lbf to thm (US):
15 in*lbf = 15 × 1.07114525542186e-09 thm (US) = 1.60671788313279e-08 thm (US)
Inch-Pound to Therm (Us) Conversion Table
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Inch-Pound
The inch-pound (in·lbf) is a unit of torque or energy, representing the force of one pound applied at the end of a one-inch lever arm.
History/Origin
The inch-pound has been used primarily in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units, originating from the traditional use of inches and pounds in mechanical and engineering contexts, with its formal recognition dating back to the 19th century.
Current Use
It is commonly used in engineering, automotive, and mechanical applications to measure torque and energy, especially in contexts where imperial units are standard.
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.