Convert kiloton to Btu (IT)
Please provide values below to convert kiloton [kton] to Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)], or Convert Btu (IT) to kiloton.
How to Convert Kiloton to Btu (It)
1 kton = 3965666841.23878 Btu (IT)
Example: convert 15 kton to Btu (IT):
15 kton = 15 × 3965666841.23878 Btu (IT) = 59485002618.5818 Btu (IT)
Kiloton to Btu (It) Conversion Table
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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.
Btu (It)
The Btu (IT) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, based on the International Table (IT) standards.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit, adapted for international standards to provide a consistent measurement of heat energy, particularly in engineering and thermodynamics contexts.
Current Use
The Btu (IT) is primarily used in the energy industry, including heating, cooling, and power generation, to quantify energy content and efficiency in systems adhering to international standards.