Convert kilopond meter to therm (EC)
Please provide values below to convert kilopond meter [kp*m] to therm (EC) [thm (EC)], or Convert therm (EC) to kilopond meter.
How to Convert Kilopond Meter to Therm (Ec)
1 kp*m = 9.29490946452131e-08 thm (EC)
Example: convert 15 kp*m to thm (EC):
15 kp*m = 15 × 9.29490946452131e-08 thm (EC) = 1.3942364196782e-06 thm (EC)
Kilopond Meter to Therm (Ec) Conversion Table
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Kilopond Meter
A kilopond meter (kp·m) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one kilopond applied at a distance of one meter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The kilopond meter was used in the past within the metric system to quantify torque, especially in mechanical and engineering contexts, before the adoption of the new SI units. It is based on the kilopond, a gravitational unit of force equivalent to the weight of one kilogram under standard gravity.
Current Use
The kilopond meter is largely obsolete and rarely used today. Torque is now typically measured in newton meters (N·m) within the SI system, which is the standard in scientific and engineering applications.
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.