Foot-pound to US therm
Convert Foot-pound to US therm instantly. Free online engineering unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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Formula
therm = ft-lb × 1.28537e-08
ft-lb = therm × 7.77984e+07
Conversion table
| 1 ft-lb | 1.28537e-08 therm |
| 5 ft-lb | 6.42687e-08 therm |
| 10 ft-lb | 1.28537e-07 therm |
| 20 ft-lb | 2.57075e-07 therm |
| 50 ft-lb | 6.42687e-07 therm |
| 100 ft-lb | 1.28537e-06 therm |
| 500 ft-lb | 6.42687e-06 therm |
| 1000 ft-lb | 1.28537e-05 therm |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the Foot-pound (ft-lb). Work from one pound-force over one foot.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the US therm (therm). US therm used for natural gas energy.
How do I convert Foot-pound to US therm?
Multiply the Foot-pound value by 1.28537e-08. For example, 10 ft-lb × 1.28537e-08 = 1.28537e-07 therm.
Is the Foot-pound to US therm conversion exact?
Yes. Both units belong to the same engineering measurement family (energy), so the ratio between them is a fixed, defined value rather than a measured approximation.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used whenever a value expressed in Foot-pound needs to be compared with, or reported in, US therm, such as in engineering, scientific, or industrial calculations.
Can I convert US therm back to Foot-pound?
Yes. Multiply the US therm value by 7.77984e+07 to get Foot-pound.
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About this conversion
This page converts Foot-pound (ft-lb) to US therm (therm) within the engineering converter.
Work from one pound-force over one foot. US therm used for natural gas energy.
The formula is therm = ft-lb × 1.28537e-08, based on each unit's fixed relationship to the energy base unit.
The conversion is exact, since it relies on a fixed numerical ratio between the two units rather than a measured or approximate value.
Use the calculator above for instant results, or the table below for common Foot-pound values already converted to US therm.