Convert kilocalorie (th) to megaton
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)] to megaton [Mton], or Convert megaton to kilocalorie (th).
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th) to Megaton
1 kcal (th) = 1e-12 Mton
Example: convert 15 kcal (th) to Mton:
15 kcal (th) = 15 × 1e-12 Mton = 1.5e-11 Mton
Kilocalorie (Th) to Megaton Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (Th)
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of food and beverages.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie originated in the 19th century as a unit to quantify heat energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics. It was widely adopted in the early 20th century for dietary energy measurement.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is primarily used in nutrition to express the energy content of food and drinks, although it is often simply called a 'calorie' in everyday language.
Megaton
A megaton (Mton) is a unit of energy equivalent to one million tons of TNT, commonly used to measure the energy released in nuclear explosions and large-scale explosions.
History/Origin
The megaton originated during the development of nuclear weapons to quantify explosive yield, with the first use in the context of nuclear tests in the mid-20th century. It became a standard measure for describing the destructive power of nuclear devices.
Current Use
Today, the megaton is primarily used to describe the explosive yield of nuclear weapons and large-scale explosions, as well as in scientific research related to energy release and impact assessments.