Convert hundredweight (UK) to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert hundredweight (UK) [cwt (UK)] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to hundredweight (UK).
How to Convert Hundredweight (Uk) to Kiloton (Metric)
1 cwt (UK) = 5.080234544e-05 kt
Example: convert 15 cwt (UK) to kt:
15 cwt (UK) = 15 × 5.080234544e-05 kt = 0.0007620351816 kt
Hundredweight (Uk) to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
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Hundredweight (Uk)
The hundredweight (UK), or cwt (UK), is a unit of weight equal to 112 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used in the United Kingdom for measuring commodities like produce and livestock.
History/Origin
The UK hundredweight has been used historically in trade and agriculture, originating from the traditional system of weights. It was standardized in the imperial system and has been in use since the 19th century, although its usage has declined with metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK hundredweight is still used in certain industries such as agriculture and livestock trading, especially in the UK, but it is largely replaced by the metric system in most contexts.
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.