Convert therm (EC) to calorie (nutritional)
Please provide values below to convert therm (EC) [thm (EC)] to calorie (nutritional) [Cal], or Convert calorie (nutritional) to therm (EC).
How to Convert Therm (Ec) to Calorie (Nutritional)
1 thm (EC) = 25199.5796312219 Cal
Example: convert 15 thm (EC) to Cal:
15 thm (EC) = 15 × 25199.5796312219 Cal = 377993.694468329 Cal
Therm (Ec) to Calorie (Nutritional) Conversion Table
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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.
Calorie (Nutritional)
A calorie (Cal) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of energy provided by food and beverages, specifically representing the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.
History/Origin
The calorie was first introduced in the 19th century as a unit to quantify energy in nutrition. It has since become a standard measure in dietary and nutritional contexts, although the scientific community often prefers the joule as the SI unit of energy.
Current Use
Calories are widely used in nutrition to quantify the energy content of food and beverages, helping consumers manage dietary intake and energy balance. The term 'Calorie' with a capital 'C' typically refers to kilocalories (kcal), which are equivalent to 1,000 small calories.