Convert Foot-pound to Therm
Convert foot-pounds to therms by entering a value below.
How to Convert Foot-pounds to Therms
The foot-pound and therm are both units of energy. 1 therm equals 77816926.228 foot-pounds. This means to convert foot-pounds to therms, you divide by 77816926.228.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ft·lb to therms:
We need to convert foot-pounds to therms
Since 1 therm = 77816926.228 ft·lb, divide by 77816926.228
5 ÷ 77816926.228 = 6.4253373171e-8
5 ft·lb = 6.4253373171e-8 therm
Foot-pound to Therm Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common foot-pound to therm conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Foot-pounds (ft·lb) | Therms (therm) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft·lb | 1.2850674634e-9 therm |
| 0.5 ft·lb | 6.4253373171e-9 therm |
| 1 ft·lb | 1.2850674634e-8 therm |
| 2 ft·lb | 2.5701349269e-8 therm |
| 5 ft·lb | 6.4253373171e-8 therm |
| 10 ft·lb | 1.2850674634e-7 therm |
| 25 ft·lb | 3.2126686586e-7 therm |
| 50 ft·lb | 6.4253373171e-7 therm |
| 100 ft·lb | 1.2850674634e-6 therm |
About These Units
Foot-pound (ft·lb)
A foot-pound (ft·lb or ft-lbf) is the energy to raise 1 pound by 1 foot against gravity, equal to 1.356 joules. Foot-pounds measure torque, bullet energy (muzzle energy: 300-4,000 ft·lb), and mechanical work in US engineering. One ft·lb equals 0.324 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 foot-pounds to therms?
To convert foot-pounds to therms, divide the value by 77816926.228. For example, 10 ft·lb = 1.2850674634e-7 therm.
How many therms are in 1 foot-pound?
1 foot-pound equals 1.2850674634e-8 therms.
What is the formula for foot-pounds to therms?
The formula is: therm = ft·lb ÷ 77816926.228.