Convert dyne centimeter to Btu (th)
Please provide values below to convert dyne centimeter [dyn*cm] to Btu (th) [Btu (th)], or Convert Btu (th) to dyne centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne Centimeter to Btu (Th)
1 dyn*cm = 9.48451418791323e-11 Btu (th)
Example: convert 15 dyn*cm to Btu (th):
15 dyn*cm = 15 × 9.48451418791323e-11 Btu (th) = 1.42267712818698e-09 Btu (th)
Dyne Centimeter to Btu (Th) Conversion Table
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Dyne Centimeter
A dyne centimeter (dyn·cm) is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one dyne acts over a distance of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne centimeter originated from the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, commonly used in physics before the adoption of the SI system, to measure small amounts of energy or work.
Current Use
Today, the dyne centimeter is primarily used in theoretical physics and specialized fields dealing with CGS units, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most practical applications.
Btu (Th)
The Btu (th), or British thermal unit (th), is a unit of energy used primarily in the United States to measure heat content, equivalent to the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
History/Origin
The Btu (th) originated from the British thermal unit, a traditional unit of heat in the British Imperial system, and has been used historically in heating, cooling, and energy industries to quantify energy content and heat transfer.
Current Use
Today, the Btu (th) is mainly used in the energy sector, particularly in heating and cooling systems, natural gas billing, and energy content measurement, especially within the United States.