Kilojoules
A kilojoule (kJ) is equivalent to one thousand joules (J). It is the energy required when a force of one thousand newtons is applied over a distance of one meter, or one newton applied over a kilometer. In reality, a joule is roughly the energy required to lift a small apple one meter against Earth's gravity.
Therm
The therm is a unit of heat energy used in the United States and the United Kingdom for measuring natural gas consumption.
Therm (EC)
The therm (EC) is 100,000 Btu (International Table), or about 105.5 megajoules (MJ). Gas in the United Kingdom was historically billed in therms, and the EC stands for European Community, to tell it apart from the US therm.
Therm (US)
A US therm is 105,480,400 joules, which is 100,000 Btu (59°F) and roughly the energy in 100 cubic feet of natural gas. US gas bills are often given in therms.
Therms (UK)
The therm (UK) is a unit of heat energy primarily used in the United Kingdom to measure the energy content of natural gas. It is defined as 100,000 British thermal units (BTUs) which is approximately 105.5 megajoules (MJ).