Convert kilogram-force meter to kiloton
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force meter [kgf*m] to kiloton [kton], or Convert kiloton to kilogram-force meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Meter to Kiloton
1 kgf*m = 2.34384560229446e-12 kton
Example: convert 15 kgf*m to kton:
15 kgf*m = 15 × 2.34384560229446e-12 kton = 3.51576840344168e-11 kton
Kilogram-Force Meter to Kiloton Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force Meter
Kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) is a unit of work or energy representing the amount of work done when a force of one kilogram-force is applied over a distance of one meter.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force meter was historically used in engineering and physics to quantify energy, especially in contexts involving gravitational force, before the adoption of SI units. It derives from the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force, and the meter as a unit of distance.
Current Use
The kilogram-force meter is largely obsolete in modern scientific and engineering contexts, replaced by SI units such as the joule for energy. It may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications.
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.