Therm to Foot-pound Converter
Convert Therms to Foot-pounds
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How to Convert Therms to Foot-pounds
To convert therms to foot-pounds (ft-lb), multiply the number of therms by 77,816,900. This is because 1 therm is equal to 100,000 British Thermal Units (BTU), and 1 BTU is approximately 778.169 foot-pounds.
Formula
Foot-pounds = Therms × 77,816,900
or
ft-lb = thm × 7.78169e7
Step-by-step process
- Take the measurement in therms
- Multiply that number by 77,816,900
- The result is the equivalent energy in foot-pounds
Examples
- 1 thm = 1 × 77,816,900 = 77,816,900 ft-lb
- 5 thm = 5 × 77,816,900 = 389,084,500 ft-lb
- 10 thm = 10 × 77,816,900 = 778,169,000 ft-lb
Common Therms to Foot-pounds Conversions
Here is a table of common conversions for quick reference:
| Therms (thm) | Foot-pounds (ft-lb) | Therms (thm) | Foot-pounds (ft-lb) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77,816,900 | 50 | 3,890,845,000 |
| 2 | 155,633,800 | 100 | 7,781,690,000 |
| 5 | 389,084,500 | 250 | 19,454,225,000 |
| 10 | 778,169,000 | 500 | 38,908,450,000 |
| 25 | 1,945,422,500 | 1,000 | 77,816,900,000 |
Other conversions from therms
Therms can be converted to various other units of energy. Here are some common conversions:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many therms are in a foot-pound?
There are 1.285 x 10-8 therms in one foot-pound.