Convert megaelectron-volt to kiloton
Please provide values below to convert megaelectron-volt [MeV] to kiloton [kton], or Convert kiloton to megaelectron-volt.
How to Convert Megaelectron-Volt to Kiloton
1 MeV = 3.8292940583174e-26 kton
Example: convert 15 MeV to kton:
15 MeV = 15 × 3.8292940583174e-26 kton = 5.7439410874761e-25 kton
Megaelectron-Volt to Kiloton Conversion Table
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Megaelectron-Volt
A megaelectron-volt (MeV) is a unit of energy equal to one million electron-volts, commonly used in nuclear and particle physics to express the energy of particles.
History/Origin
The megaelectron-volt was introduced as a convenient unit for expressing high-energy particles in physics, particularly after the development of particle accelerators in the mid-20th century, replacing the electron-volt for larger energy scales.
Current Use
Today, the MeV is widely used in nuclear physics, particle physics, and astrophysics to quantify the energy of subatomic particles, nuclear reactions, and cosmic phenomena.
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.