Convert megajoule to therm (US)
Please provide values below to convert megajoule [MJ] to therm (US) [thm (US)], or Convert therm (US) to megajoule.
How to Convert Megajoule to Therm (Us)
1 MJ = 0.00948043427973349 thm (US)
Example: convert 15 MJ to thm (US):
15 MJ = 15 × 0.00948043427973349 thm (US) = 0.142206514196002 thm (US)
Megajoule to Therm (Us) Conversion Table
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Megajoule
A megajoule (MJ) is a unit of energy equal to one million joules.
History/Origin
The megajoule was introduced as part of the metric system to measure large amounts of energy, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, aligning with the SI units established in the 20th century.
Current Use
The megajoule is used in fields such as physics, engineering, and energy industries to quantify large energy quantities, including in energy production, consumption, and scientific research.
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.