Convert dyne centimeter to therm
Please provide values below to convert dyne centimeter [dyn*cm] to therm [thm], or Convert therm to dyne centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne Centimeter to Therm
1 dyn*cm = 9.47816987913438e-16 thm
Example: convert 15 dyn*cm to thm:
15 dyn*cm = 15 × 9.47816987913438e-16 thm = 1.42172548187016e-14 thm
Dyne Centimeter to Therm 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.
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.