Convert Therms to Ergs
1 therm (thm) equals 1.054804 × 10¹⁵ ergs (erg).
1 thm = 1.054804e15 erg
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How to Convert Therm to Erg
- 1 thm = 1.054804 × 10¹⁵ erg
- 1 erg = 9.48043428 × 10⁻¹⁶ thm
- Example: convert 15 thm to erg: 15 thm = 15 × 1.054804 × 10¹⁵ erg = 1.582206 × 10¹⁶ erg
Reference conditions. thm: US therm, 100 000 BTU (59 °F), 105.4804 MJ as given by NIST SP 811. The EC therm is 105.506 MJ.
Formula
erg = thm × 1.054804 × 10¹⁵
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 thm (US) = 1.054804 × 10⁸ J (NIST SP 811)
- 1 erg = 1 dyn·cm = 10⁻⁷ J
- 1 thm = 105480400 J ÷ 1 × 10⁻⁷ J per erg = 1.054804 × 10¹⁵ erg
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Therm definition: therm; Erg definition: erg.
Worked examples
- A reading of 20 thm converts to 2.109608 × 10¹⁶ erg.
20 thm × 1.054804 × 10¹⁵ = 2.109608 × 10¹⁶ erg - A value of 100 thm is 1.054804 × 10¹⁷ erg.
100 thm × 1.054804 × 10¹⁵ = 1.054804 × 10¹⁷ erg
Therm to Erg conversion table
| Therms (thm) | Ergs (erg) |
|---|---|
| 1 thm | 1.054804 × 10¹⁵ erg |
| 5 thm | 5.27402 × 10¹⁵ erg |
| 10 thm | 1.054804 × 10¹⁶ erg |
| 20 thm | 2.109608 × 10¹⁶ erg |
| 50 thm | 5.27402 × 10¹⁶ erg |
| 75 thm | 7.91103 × 10¹⁶ erg |
| 100 thm | 1.054804 × 10¹⁷ erg |
| 500 thm | 5.27402 × 10¹⁷ erg |
| 1000 thm | 1.054804 × 10¹⁸ erg |
Where it's used
Therms are used for US and UK natural-gas bills, while ergs appear in astrophysics (luminosities in erg/s). Both measure energy, work and heat, so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Therm to other energy units
| Conversion | 1 thm equals |
|---|---|
| therm to joule | 105480400 J |
| therm to kilojoule | 105480.4 kJ |
| therm to megajoule | 105.4804 MJ |
| therm to calorie | 25210420.65 cal |
| therm to kilocalorie | 25210.42065 kcal |
| therm to watt-hour | 29300.11111 Wh |
| therm to kilowatt-hour | 29.30011111 kWh |
| therm to BTU | 99976.12898 BTU |
| therm to electronvolt | 6.583568738 × 10²⁶ eV |
| therm to foot-pound | 77798350.53 ft·lbf |
| therm to erg | 1.054804 × 10¹⁵ erg |
Frequently asked questions
How many ergs are in 1 therm?
1 thm = 1.054804 × 10¹⁵ erg.
How do I convert therms to ergs?
Multiply the value in thm by 1.054804 × 10¹⁵. For example, 15 thm × 1.054804 × 10¹⁵ = 1.582206 × 10¹⁶ erg.
Is the thm to erg conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 thm is exactly 1.054804 × 10¹⁵ erg.
Sources
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "therm (U.S.)".
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "erg (erg)".
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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