Convert inch-pound to therm
Please provide values below to convert inch-pound [in*lbf] to therm [thm], or Convert therm to inch-pound.
How to Convert Inch-Pound to Therm
1 in*lbf = 1.07088941250512e-09 thm
Example: convert 15 in*lbf to thm:
15 in*lbf = 15 × 1.07088941250512e-09 thm = 1.60633411875768e-08 thm
Inch-Pound to Therm 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
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.