Convert microgram to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert microgram [µg] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to microgram.
How to Convert Microgram to Kiloton (Metric)
1 µg = 1e-15 kt
Example: convert 15 µg to kt:
15 µg = 15 × 1e-15 kt = 1.5e-14 kt
Microgram to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
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Microgram
A microgram (µg) is a unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram (10^-6 grams).
History/Origin
The microgram was introduced as part of the metric system to measure very small quantities, particularly in science and medicine, and has been widely used since the 20th century.
Current Use
Micrograms are commonly used today in fields such as pharmacology, nutrition, and chemistry to measure small amounts of substances accurately.
Kiloton (Metric)
A kiloton (kt) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons or 1,000,000 kilograms.
History/Origin
The term 'kiloton' originated in the 20th century, primarily used in military and scientific contexts to measure large quantities of explosive energy or mass, especially in nuclear weapon yields and large-scale industrial measurements.
Current Use
Today, kilotons are commonly used to express the explosive yield of nuclear weapons, the mass of large objects, and in scientific research related to energy and mass measurements.