Convert dyne centimeter to therm (US)
Please provide values below to convert dyne centimeter [dyn*cm] to therm (US) [thm (US)], or Convert therm (US) to dyne centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne Centimeter to Therm (Us)
1 dyn*cm = 9.48043427973349e-16 thm (US)
Example: convert 15 dyn*cm to thm (US):
15 dyn*cm = 15 × 9.48043427973349e-16 thm (US) = 1.42206514196002e-14 thm (US)
Dyne Centimeter to Therm (Us) Conversion Table
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Dyne Centimeter
A dyne centimeter (dyn·cm) is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one dyne acts over a distance of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne centimeter originated from the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, commonly used in physics before the adoption of the SI system, to measure small amounts of energy or work.
Current Use
Today, the dyne centimeter is primarily used in theoretical physics and specialized fields dealing with CGS units, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most practical 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.