Convert therm (us) to joule
Enter the value to convert from therm (us) to joule.
How to Convert Therm (US) to Joule
Converting therm (us) to joule is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
J = thm × 105505585.262Reverse conversion: Convert joule to therm (us)
Comparison: Therm-us vs Joule
When to Use Each Unit
Therm-us: Standard unit for natural gas billing, heating system specifications, and large-scale thermal energy in the US.
Joule: Universal scientific unit for all forms of energy: mechanical, electrical, thermal, chemical, and nuclear energy worldwide.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 therm = 100,000 BTU
- 1 therm ≈ 105.5 MJ
- 1 therm ≈ 29.3 kWh
- 1 therm ≈ 25,200 kcal
About US
Definition: The US therm is equal to 100,000 BTU, commonly used for natural gas billing and large heating applications.
History: Developed for natural gas industry billing to provide convenient units for large energy quantities.
Current Use: Standard unit for natural gas billing, heating system specifications, and large-scale thermal energy in the US.
Examples: Home heating: 50-150 therms/month, natural gas bill: $1-2/therm, hot water: 20-40 therms/month, cooking: 5-10 therms/month
About Joule
Definition: The joule (symbol: J) is the SI unit of energy, equal to the energy expended when applying one newton of force through one meter of distance.
History: Named after English physicist James Prescott Joule in 1889. Established the mechanical equivalent of heat and energy conservation.
Current Use: Universal scientific unit for all forms of energy: mechanical, electrical, thermal, chemical, and nuclear energy worldwide.
Examples: Apple: 350,000 J, car battery: 4.3 MJ, lightning bolt: 1-5 billion J, human daily intake: 8-10 MJ