Convert Therms to Kilowatt-hours
1 therm (thm) equals 29.30011111 kilowatt-hours (kWh).
1 thm = 29.30011111 kWh
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Therm to Kilowatt-hour
- 1 thm = 29.30011111 kWh
- 1 kWh = 0.03412956341 thm
- Example: convert 15 thm to kWh: 15 thm = 15 × 29.30011111 kWh = 439.5016667 kWh
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
kWh = thm × 29.30011111111
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 thm (US) = 1.054804 × 10⁸ J (NIST SP 811)
- 1 kWh = 1000 W × 3600 s = 3.6 × 10⁶ J
- 1 thm = 105480400 J ÷ 3600000 J per kWh = 29.30011111111 kWh
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Therm definition: therm; Kilowatt-hour definition: kilowatt-hour.
Worked examples
- 1 thm of gas is 29.30011111 kWh.
1 thm × 29.30011111 = 29.30011111 kWh - A monthly bill of 50 thm is 1465.005556 kWh.
50 thm × 29.30011111 = 1465.005556 kWh
Therm to Kilowatt-hour conversion table
| Therms (thm) | Kilowatt-hours (kWh) |
|---|---|
| 1 thm | 29.30011111 kWh |
| 5 thm | 146.5005556 kWh |
| 10 thm | 293.0011111 kWh |
| 20 thm | 586.0022222 kWh |
| 50 thm | 1465.005556 kWh |
| 75 thm | 2197.508333 kWh |
| 100 thm | 2930.011111 kWh |
| 500 thm | 14650.05556 kWh |
| 1000 thm | 29300.11111 kWh |
Where it's used
Gas bills in therms are converted to kWh to compare gas and electric heating costs per unit of energy.
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 kWh is a therm?
1 US therm = 29.3 kWh.
How many kilowatt-hours are in 1 therm?
1 thm = 29.30011111 kWh.
How do I convert therms to kilowatt-hours?
Multiply the value in thm by 29.30011111. For example, 15 thm × 29.30011111 = 439.5016667 kWh.
Is the thm to kWh conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
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, "kilowatt hour (kW·h)".
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