Kilocalories (kcal)	Therms (thm)
1 kcal	0.00003966 thm
2 kcal	0.00007931 thm
5 kcal	0.0001983 thm
10 kcal	0.0003966 thm
25 kcal	0.0009914 thm
50 kcal	0.001983 thm
100 kcal	0.003966 thm
250 kcal	0.009914 thm
500 kcal	0.01983 thm
1000 kcal	0.03966 thm

Convert Kilocalories to Therms

Convert kilocalories to therms (kcal to thm) with our instant calculator. 1 kcal = 0.00004 thm. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Kilocalories to Therms (kcal to thm)

1 Kilocalorie (Food Calorie) (kcal) is equal to 0.00004 Therms (thm). Multiply the kilocalorie (food calorie) value by 0.00003965666831

Quick Answer 1 kcal = 0.00004 thm

Formula thm = kcal × 0.00003965666831

Inverse Factor 1 thm = 25216.440072 kcal

Unit Definitions & Metrology Context

The SI unit of energy is the joule (J). 1 food calorie (kcal) equals 1,000 small gram-calories, or exactly 4,184 joules.

About Kilocalories (kcal): Kilocalorie (Food Calorie) (kcal) is a unit in the Energy measurement category. It is a standard everyday unit of energy measurement. Relative to the energy base unit, 1 kcal equals 4184 Joules (J).

About Therms (thm): Therm (thm) is a unit in the Energy measurement category. It is widely used in us natural gas utility billing (100,000 btu). Relative to the energy base unit, 1 thm equals 105505585.262 Joules (J).

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Therms to Kilocalories (thm to kcal) calculator (1 thm = 25216.440072 kcal).

Step-by-Step Worked Examples (kcal to thm)

Convert 5 Kilocalories to Therms: Applying the formula (thm = kcal × 0.00003965666831): starting with 5 kcal, multiply the kilocalorie (food calorie) value by 0.00003965666831 to get 0.0002 thm.
Convert 10 Kilocalories to Therms: Applying the formula (thm = kcal × 0.00003965666831): starting with 10 kcal, multiply the kilocalorie (food calorie) value by 0.00003965666831 to get 0.0004 thm.
Convert 50 Kilocalories to Therms: Applying the formula (thm = kcal × 0.00003965666831): starting with 50 kcal, multiply the kilocalorie (food calorie) value by 0.00003965666831 to get 0.002 thm.

Popular Energy Conversions

Joule ⇄ Calorie (Gram/Small)

1 thermochemical calorie equals exactly 4.184 joules.

Kilowatt-hour ⇄ Joule

1 kilowatt-hour (kWh) equals exactly 3,600,000 joules (3.6 MJ).

Kilocalorie (Food Calorie) ⇄ Kilojoule

1 food calorie (kcal) equals exactly 4.184 kilojoules (kJ).

British Thermal Unit ⇄ Joule

1 British Thermal Unit (BTU) equals approximately 1,055.06 joules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Verified answers and formulas for converting kilocalories to therms.

How many therms are in 1 kilocalorie (food calorie)?

There are 0.00004 therms (thm) in 1 kilocalorie (food calorie) (kcal). Conversely, 1 therm equals 25216.440072 kilocalories.

How do you convert kilocalories to therms?

To convert kilocalories (kcal) to therms (thm), use the formula: thm = kcal × 0.00003965666831. Multiply the kilocalorie (food calorie) value by 0.00003965666831. For example, 10 kcal equals 0.0004 thm.

How do I convert back from therms to kilocalories?

To convert in the reverse direction from therms (thm) to kilocalories (kcal), use the inverse formula: kcal = thm × 25216.44007. Multiply the therm value by 25216.44007 (1 thm = 25216.440072 kcal).

What is the difference between kilocalorie (food calorie) (kcal) and therm (thm)?

Both kilocalorie (food calorie) and therm measure energy. Kilocalorie (Food Calorie) (kcal) is a unit in the Energy measurement category. It is a standard everyday unit of energy measurement. Relative to the energy base unit, 1 kcal equals 4184 Joules (J). Therm (thm) is a unit in the Energy measurement category. It is widely used in us natural gas utility billing (100,000 btu). Relative to the energy base unit, 1 thm equals 105505585.262 Joules (J).

What is the difference between a calorie and a kilocalorie (kcal)?

A small calorie (cal) heats 1 gram of water by 1°C. A dietary calorie (food calorie / Calorie / kcal) equals 1,000 small calories or 4.184 kJ.