Convert exagram to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert exagram [Eg] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to exagram.
How to Convert Exagram to Kiloton (Metric)
1 Eg = 1000000000 kt
Example: convert 15 Eg to kt:
15 Eg = 15 × 1000000000 kt = 15000000000 kt
Exagram to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
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Exagram
An exagram (Eg) is a unit of mass equal to 10^18 grams, used to measure extremely large quantities of mass.
History/Origin
The exagram is a relatively recent addition to the metric system, introduced to facilitate the measurement of very large masses in scientific and industrial contexts, aligning with the SI prefixes for large units.
Current Use
Exagrams are primarily used in scientific research, astronomy, and large-scale industrial applications to quantify massive amounts of material or celestial bodies.
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.