Convert ounce-force inch to therm
Please provide values below to convert ounce-force inch [ozf*in] to therm [thm], or Convert therm to ounce-force inch.
How to Convert Ounce-Force Inch to Therm
1 ozf*in = 6.69305705100014e-11 thm
Example: convert 15 ozf*in to thm:
15 ozf*in = 15 × 6.69305705100014e-11 thm = 1.00395855765002e-09 thm
Ounce-Force Inch to Therm 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 It has been used historically in the United States and other countries employing imperial units, but has largely been replaced by the metric system in scientific applications.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
A therm 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 by the American Gas Association to standardize natural gas billing and measurement; it became widely adopted in North America for energy calculations.
Current Use
Today, the therm is still used in the natural gas industry for billing and energy measurement, although other units like gigajoules and cubic meters are also common globally.