Convert attojoule to therm (EC)
Please provide values below to convert attojoule [aJ] to therm (EC) [thm (EC)], or Convert therm (EC) to attojoule.
How to Convert Attojoule to Therm (Ec)
1 aJ = 9.47816987913438e-27 thm (EC)
Example: convert 15 aJ to thm (EC):
15 aJ = 15 × 9.47816987913438e-27 thm (EC) = 1.42172548187016e-25 thm (EC)
Attojoule to Therm (Ec) Conversion Table
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Attojoule
An attojoule (aJ) is a unit of energy equal to 10^-18 joules.
History/Origin
The attojoule was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure extremely small amounts of energy, particularly in fields like nanotechnology and quantum physics, as the need to quantify very tiny energy scales grew.
Current Use
The attojoule is used in scientific research to measure minute energy quantities, such as in nanotechnology, quantum computing, and molecular biology, where energies involved are extremely small.
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.