Convert gigajoule to therm (EC)
Please provide values below to convert gigajoule [GJ] to therm (EC) [thm (EC)], or Convert therm (EC) to gigajoule.
How to Convert Gigajoule to Therm (Ec)
1 GJ = 9.47816987913438 thm (EC)
Example: convert 15 GJ to thm (EC):
15 GJ = 15 × 9.47816987913438 thm (EC) = 142.172548187016 thm (EC)
Gigajoule to Therm (Ec) Conversion Table
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Gigajoule
A gigajoule (GJ) is a unit of energy equal to one billion joules, used to measure large amounts of energy such as in power generation and fuel consumption.
History/Origin
The gigajoule was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a standard measure for large-scale energy quantities, especially in scientific and industrial contexts, gaining prominence in the 20th century.
Current Use
Gigajoules are commonly used today to quantify energy in fields like energy production, consumption, and engineering, particularly for large-scale systems such as power plants, fuel storage, and energy audits.
Therm (Ec)
The therm (EC) is a unit of energy used primarily in the measurement of natural gas and heating energy, equivalent to 100,000 British thermal units (BTUs).
History/Origin
The therm originated in the early 19th century as a practical unit for measuring large quantities of heat energy, especially in the gas industry, and has been standardized in various regions for energy billing and calculations.
Current Use
Today, the therm (EC) is used mainly in the natural gas industry and energy sectors to quantify heat energy consumption, although it has largely been supplemented or replaced by SI units like joules and kilowatt-hours in many regions.