Convert ounce-force inch to therm (US)
Please provide values below to convert ounce-force inch [ozf*in] to therm (US) [thm (US)], or Convert therm (US) to ounce-force inch.
How to Convert Ounce-Force Inch to Therm (Us)
1 ozf*in = 6.6946560688052e-11 thm (US)
Example: convert 15 ozf*in to thm (US):
15 ozf*in = 15 × 6.6946560688052e-11 thm (US) = 1.00419841032078e-09 thm (US)
Ounce-Force Inch to Therm (Us) Conversion Table
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Ounce-Force Inch
Ounce-force inch (ozf·in) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one ounce-force applied at a distance of one inch from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The ounce-force inch originated from the imperial system of units, primarily used in engineering and mechanical contexts to measure torque. It has been used historically in the United States and other countries employing imperial units, but has largely been replaced by the metric system in scientific applications.
Current Use
Today, ounce-force inch is primarily used in specific engineering fields, such as small-scale mechanical and automotive applications, where imperial units are still prevalent. It is considered a non-SI unit and is less common in modern scientific and international standards.
Therm (Us)
The therm (US) is a unit of energy used primarily to measure natural gas consumption, equivalent to 100,000 British thermal units (BTUs).
History/Origin
The therm was introduced in the early 20th century as a practical unit for billing natural gas, standardizing energy measurement in the United States. It has been widely adopted in the energy industry for commercial and residential gas usage.
Current Use
Today, the therm (US) is still used in the natural gas industry for billing and energy calculations, although it has been largely supplemented by the gigajoule and other SI units in scientific contexts.