Convert therm (EC) to gigaton
Please provide values below to convert therm (EC) [thm (EC)] to gigaton [Gton], or Convert gigaton to therm (EC).
How to Convert Therm (Ec) to Gigaton
1 thm (EC) = 2.52164435946463e-11 Gton
Example: convert 15 thm (EC) to Gton:
15 thm (EC) = 15 × 2.52164435946463e-11 Gton = 3.78246653919694e-10 Gton
Therm (Ec) to Gigaton Conversion Table
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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.
Gigaton
A gigaton (Gton) is a unit of mass equal to one billion metric tons or 10^9 metric tons.
History/Origin
The gigaton has been used in scientific and environmental contexts to quantify large-scale phenomena such as greenhouse gas emissions and ice mass changes, gaining prominence in climate science discussions since the late 20th century.
Current Use
Currently, the gigaton is used to measure and communicate large quantities of emissions, such as annual carbon dioxide emissions from countries or sectors, and to assess changes in global ice mass and other large-scale environmental metrics.