Convert megaton to gram-force centimeter
Please provide values below to convert megaton [Mton] to gram-force centimeter [gf*cm], or Convert gram-force centimeter to megaton.
How to Convert Megaton to Gram-Force Centimeter
1 Mton = 4.26649263509965e+19 gf*cm
Example: convert 15 Mton to gf*cm:
15 Mton = 15 × 4.26649263509965e+19 gf*cm = 6.39973895264948e+20 gf*cm
Megaton to Gram-Force Centimeter Conversion Table
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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.
Gram-Force Centimeter
Gram-force centimeter (gf·cm) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one gram-force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The gram-force centimeter originated from the use of the gram-force as a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts before the adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, the gram-force centimeter is rarely used, having been largely replaced by SI units such as the newton meter (N·m) for torque measurements, but it may still appear in specialized or legacy applications.