Therms to Kilowatt Hours Converter
Type a value in therms to see it in kilowatt hours. It works both ways: type in the kilowatt hours box to convert back.
Formula
To convert therms to kilowatt hours, multiply by 29.30710702.
1 thm = 29.3071070172 kWh and 1 kWh = 0.0341214163313 thm.
Therms to kilowatt hours table
| Therms | Kilowatt hours |
|---|---|
| 1 thm | 29.30711 kWh |
| 5 thm | 146.5355 kWh |
| 10 thm | 293.0711 kWh |
| 50 thm | 1,465.355 kWh |
| 100 thm | 2,930.711 kWh |
| 500 thm | 14,653.55 kWh |
| 1,000 thm | 29,307.11 kWh |
Worked examples
5 thm in kilowatt hours
5 thm
146.5355 kWh
5 × 29.30710702 = 146.5355351
50 thm in kilowatt hours
50 thm
1,465.355 kWh
50 × 29.30710702 = 1,465.355351
500 thm in kilowatt hours
500 thm
14,653.55 kWh
500 × 29.30710702 = 14,653.55351
About Therms to Kilowatt Hours Converter
This converter turns therms into kilowatt hours as you type, and works the other way too: type in the kilowatt hours box to convert back. To convert therms to kilowatt hours, multiply by 29.30710702. For example, 5 thm is 146.5355 kWh, and 50 thm is 1,465.355 kWh.
Energy appears on food labels, electricity bills and heating ratings, each in its own unit, so converting between kilojoules, kilocalories, kilowatt hours and BTU helps compare them. Both units have exact definitions, so the converter gives an exact result, rounded only for display. Use the table below for common values, or set the decimal places to round the answer for a form or a label.
How to use Therms to Kilowatt Hours Converter
- Type the amount in therms in the first box.
- Read the answer in kilowatt hours in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the kilowatt hours box instead, or use the swap button to open the kilowatt hours to therms page.
- Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.
Common uses
- Working out heating or electricity costs
- Comparing boiler, heater or air conditioner ratings
- Science and engineering homework
- Comparing food energy on labels
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatt hours are in one therm?
There are 29.30710702 kilowatt hours in one therm. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.
How do I convert therms to kilowatt hours?
To convert therms to kilowatt hours, multiply by 29.30710702. For example, 500 thm is 14,653.55 kWh.
How do I convert kilowatt hours to therms?
Going the other way, divide by 29.30710702 (the same as multiplying by 0.03412141633). The kilowatt hours to therms converter does this for you.
What is 50 thm in kilowatt hours?
50 thm is 1,465.355 kWh.
How do I read gas in kWh on a UK bill?
UK gas meters measure volume in cubic metres or hundreds of cubic feet. Suppliers convert that volume to kilowatt hours using a volume correction factor and the calorific value of the gas, both shown on your bill.