Convert inch-ounce to kiloton
Please provide values below to convert inch-ounce [in*ozf] to kiloton [kton], or Convert kiloton to inch-ounce.
How to Convert Inch-Ounce to Kiloton
1 in*ozf = 1.68775095602294e-15 kton
Example: convert 15 in*ozf to kton:
15 in*ozf = 15 × 1.68775095602294e-15 kton = 2.53162643403442e-14 kton
Inch-Ounce to Kiloton Conversion Table
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Inch-Ounce
The inch-ounce (in*ozf) is a unit of energy or work, representing the work done when a force of one ounce-force is applied over a distance of one inch.
History/Origin
The inch-ounce originated in the imperial and customary measurement systems, primarily used in the United States for small-scale energy calculations and engineering applications, before being largely replaced by the foot-pound in most contexts.
Current Use
Today, the inch-ounce is rarely used and has been largely superseded by more standard units like the foot-pound. It may still appear in niche engineering, calibration, or historical references within the energy converter category.
Kiloton
A kiloton (kton) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons or 1,000,000 kilograms.
History/Origin
The term 'kiloton' has been used historically to measure large quantities of mass, especially in contexts like military explosives and nuclear weapon yields, where it signifies the equivalent of 1,000 tons of TNT.
Current Use
Today, kilotons are primarily used to quantify the explosive power of nuclear weapons and large-scale energy measurements, as well as in some industrial and scientific applications involving large masses.