Foot-pound to Therm Converter
Convert Foot-pounds to Therms
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How to Convert Foot-pounds to Therms
To convert foot-pounds (ft-lb) to therms, divide the number of foot-pounds by 77,816,900. This is because 1 therm is equal to 100,000 BTUs, and 1 BTU is 778.169 ft-lb.
Formula
Therms = Foot-pounds ÷ 77,816,900
or
thm = ft-lb ÷ 7.78169e7
Step-by-step process
- Take the measurement in foot-pounds
- Divide that number by 77,816,900
- The result is the equivalent energy in therms
Examples
- 10,000,000 ft-lb = 10,000,000 ÷ 77,816,900 = 0.1285 thm
- 77,816,900 ft-lb = 77,816,900 ÷ 77,816,900 = 1 thm
- 100,000,000 ft-lb = 100,000,000 ÷ 77,816,900 = 1.285 thm
Common Foot-pounds to Therms Conversions
Here is a table of common conversions for quick reference:
| Foot-pounds (ft-lb) | Therms (thm) | Foot-pounds (ft-lb) | Therms (thm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000,000 | 0.01285 | 100,000,000 | 1.2851 |
| 5,000,000 | 0.06425 | 250,000,000 | 3.2127 |
| 10,000,000 | 0.1285 | 500,000,000 | 6.4253 |
| 77,816,900 | 1 | 1,000,000,000 | 12.851 |
Other conversions from foot-pounds
Foot-pounds can be converted to various other units of energy. Here are some common conversions:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many foot-pounds are in a therm?
There are 77,816,900 foot-pounds in one therm.