Convert therm (US) to ton (explosives)
Please provide values below to convert therm (US) [thm (US)] to ton (explosives) [ton], or Convert ton (explosives) to therm (US).
How to Convert Therm (Us) to Ton (Explosives)
1 thm (US) = 0.0252104206500956 ton
Example: convert 15 thm (US) to ton:
15 thm (US) = 15 × 0.0252104206500956 ton = 0.378156309751434 ton
Therm (Us) to Ton (Explosives) Conversion Table
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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.
Ton (Explosives)
A ton (explosives) is a unit of measurement used to quantify the explosive power equivalent to one ton of TNT, typically used in military and demolition contexts.
History/Origin
The ton (explosives) originated as a standardized measure to compare explosive yields, with its use becoming prominent during the 20th century for military and industrial applications, aligning with the adoption of the ton as a unit of mass and energy.
Current Use
Today, the ton (explosives) is primarily used in military, demolition, and mining industries to estimate explosive quantities and effects, often expressed in terms of equivalent TNT mass for safety and planning purposes.