What is a Therm to Inch-pound Converter?
A tool that converts units of energy (therms) to units of torque (inch-pounds).
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A therm is a non-SI unit of heat energy. It's equivalent to 100,000 British thermal units (BTU) and commonly used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industry, as well as for natural gas pricing. The term originates from the Greek word 'thermos' meaning heat.
Definition of Inch-poundAn inch-pound (in·lb or in-lbf) is a unit of torque or rotational force in the Imperial and US customary systems. One inch-pound is the torque created by one pound force acting at a perpendicular distance of one inch from a pivot point.
| Therm (thm) | Inch-pound (in·lb) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 thm | 7779 in·lb |
| 0.1 thm | 77790 in·lb |
| 0.25 thm | 194475 in·lb |
| 0.5 thm | 388950 in·lb |
| 1 thm | 777900 in·lb |
| 5 thm | 3889500 in·lb |
| 10 thm | 7779000 in·lb |
| 25 thm | 19447500 in·lb |
| 50 thm | 38895000 in·lb |
| 100 thm | 77790000 in·lb |
1 thm = 777,900 in-lb
1 in-lb = 0.000001285 thm
Example 1:
convert 2 thm to in-lb:
2 thm = 2 × 777,900 in-lb = 1,555,800 in-lb
Example 2:
convert 0.5 thm to in-lb:
0.5 thm = 0.5 × 777,900 in-lb = 388,950 in-lb
A brief history of the Therm to Inch-pound Converter traces back to the need for a reliable way to relate energy usage, particularly in natural gas transactions, to mechanical work potential. This measurement conversion has become a critical tool in various engineering and energy-related fields.
Harnessing energy accurately is vital. Explore the real-life applications of the Therm to Inch-pound Converter below.
Example 1:
To convert 0.2 therms to inch-pounds:
0.2 thm = 0.2 × 777,900 in-lb = 155,580 in-lb
Example 2:
To convert 3 therms to inch-pounds:
3 thm = 3 × 777,900 in-lb = 2,333,700 in-lb
A tool that converts units of energy (therms) to units of torque (inch-pounds).
To relate energy consumption to mechanical work, which is helpful in various engineering applications.
The converter is designed with precision to provide accurate conversions based on the standard values for therms and inch-pounds.