Convert microjoule to therm (US)
Please provide values below to convert microjoule [µJ] to therm (US) [thm (US)], or Convert therm (US) to microjoule.
How to Convert Microjoule to Therm (Us)
1 µJ = 9.48043427973349e-15 thm (US)
Example: convert 15 µJ to thm (US):
15 µJ = 15 × 9.48043427973349e-15 thm (US) = 1.42206514196002e-13 thm (US)
Microjoule to Therm (Us) Conversion Table
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Microjoule
A microjoule (µJ) is a unit of energy equal to one millionth of a joule, used to measure small amounts of energy.
History/Origin
The microjoule was introduced as part of the metric system to facilitate the measurement of very small energy quantities, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, with the adoption of the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
Microjoules are commonly used in fields such as electronics, physics, and biology to quantify small energy transfers, signals, or reactions, often in research and technical applications.
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.