What Is This Tool?
This converter helps transform energy values measured in calorie (IT) per cubic centimeter, a unit typical for liquid fuels, into therms per cubic foot, a unit used for gaseous fuels. It's designed to facilitate comparisons and calculations involving volumetric energy density across different fuel states.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in calorie (IT) per cubic centimeter.
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Select calorie (IT)/cubic centimeter as the input unit.
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Choose therm per cubic foot as the output unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent energy density value.
Key Features
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Converts from calorie (IT)/cubic centimeter to therm/cubic foot quickly.
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Suitable for comparing volumetric energy values in fuels.
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Browser-based and easy to use without software installation.
Examples
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Convert 10 calorie (IT)/cubic centimeter: 10 × 0.0011237033 = 0.011237033 therm/cubic foot.
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Convert 50 calorie (IT)/cubic centimeter: 50 × 0.0011237033 = 0.056185165 therm/cubic foot.
Common Use Cases
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Comparing energy content of liquid fuels like gasoline or diesel to gaseous fuels.
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Natural gas metering and billing based on energy volume.
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Sizing boilers, burners, or heat exchangers by volumetric energy density.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this tool to cross-compare fuels in different physical states for accurate energy accounting.
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Be aware of temperature and pressure effects when interpreting fuel energy content.
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Confirm unit definitions as variations may exist by region.
Limitations
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The units represent energies in different physical fuel states — liquid vs. gas — requiring careful contextual interpretation.
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Conversion values may vary slightly due to regional differences in calorie and therm standards.
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Temperature and pressure corrections are often necessary for real-world applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why convert calorie (IT)/cubic centimeter to therm/cubic foot?
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This conversion allows energy density comparison between liquid fuels and gaseous fuels to aid fuel quality analysis and energy accounting.
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Are calorie (IT)/cubic centimeter and therm/cubic foot measuring the same physical property?
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Both measure energy per unit volume but apply to different physical states: calorie (IT)/cc for liquids and therm/ft³ for gases.
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Does temperature affect the conversion between these units?
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Yes, temperature and pressure can influence volume and energy measurements, so corrections may be necessary for precise results.
Key Terminology
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Calorie (IT)/cubic centimeter
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A unit measuring the energy content per volume of a liquid fuel, specifically one International Table calorie in one cubic centimeter.
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Therm per cubic foot
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A unit expressing energy content in one cubic foot of gaseous fuel, with one therm commonly defined as 100,000 BTU.
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Volumetric energy density
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The amount of energy contained in a specific volume of a substance, important for comparing fuels.