Convert pound-force foot to therm (EC)
Please provide values below to convert pound-force foot [lbf*ft] to therm (EC) [thm (EC)], or Convert therm (EC) to pound-force foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force Foot to Therm (Ec)
1 lbf*ft = 1.28506728552797e-08 thm (EC)
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft to thm (EC):
15 lbf*ft = 15 × 1.28506728552797e-08 thm (EC) = 1.92760092829196e-07 thm (EC)
Pound-Force Foot to Therm (Ec) Conversion Table
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Pound-Force Foot
The pound-force foot (lbf·ft) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one pound-force applied at a perpendicular distance of one foot from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The pound-force foot originated from the Imperial system of units, primarily used in the United States, to quantify torque in mechanical and engineering contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the pound-force foot is still used in certain engineering fields, particularly in the United States, to measure torque in automotive, mechanical, and structural applications, although the SI unit newton meter is more common internationally.
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.