Convert BTU to therms
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How to Convert BTU to Therms
The british thermal unit and therm are both units of energy. By definition, 1 therm equals exactly 100000 btu. This means to convert btu to therms, you divide by 100000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 BTU to therms:
We need to convert btu to therms
Since 1 therm = 100000 BTU, divide by 100000
5 ÷ 100000 = 5e-5
5 BTU = 5e-5 therm
British Thermal Unit to Therm Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common british thermal unit to therm conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| BTU (BTU) | Therms (therm) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 BTU | 1e-6 therm |
| 0.5 BTU | 5e-6 therm |
| 1 BTU | 1e-5 therm |
| 2 BTU | 2e-5 therm |
| 5 BTU | 5e-5 therm |
| 10 BTU | 0.0001 therm |
| 25 BTU | 0.00025 therm |
| 50 BTU | 0.0005 therm |
| 100 BTU | 0.001 therm |
About These Units
British Thermal Unit (BTU)
A British Thermal Unit (BTU) is the energy needed to raise 1 pound of water by 1°F, equal to approximately 1,055 joules. BTUs measure heating/cooling capacity (AC units: 5,000-25,000 BTU), fuel energy content, and HVAC systems. One BTU equals 252 calories.
Therm (therm)
A therm equals 100,000 BTU or approximately 105.5 megajoules. Therms measure natural gas usage for billing in the United States. One therm equals about 100 cubic feet of natural gas. Average home uses 50-100 therms monthly for heating.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert btu to therms?
To convert btu to therms, divide the value by 100000. For example, 10 BTU = 0.0001 therm.
How many therms are in 1 british thermal unit?
1 british thermal unit equals 1e-5 therms.
What is the formula for btu to therms?
The formula is: therm = BTU ÷ 100000.