Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
therm
Noun
/θɜːrm/
Definition
A unit of heat energy equivalent to 100,000 British thermal units (BTUs) used in measuring energy content.
Examples
- The house required about 50 therms of natural gas for heating in January.
- Energy companies often charge customers based on the number of therms used.
- A therm is roughly equivalent to the heat produced by burning 100 cubic feet of natural gas.
Meaning
The term ‘therm’ refers to a specific quantity of heat energy, commonly used in the context of natural gas billing and consumption.
Synonyms
- BTU (British Thermal Unit)
- calorie
- joule
