Convert Atomic mass unit to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert Atomic mass unit [u] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to Atomic mass unit.
How to Convert Atomic Mass Unit to Kiloton (Metric)
1 u = 1.6605390666e-33 kt
Example: convert 15 u to kt:
15 u = 15 × 1.6605390666e-33 kt = 2.4908085999e-32 kt
Atomic Mass Unit to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
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Atomic Mass Unit
The atomic mass unit (u) is a standard unit of mass used to express atomic and molecular weights, defined as one twelfth of the mass of a carbon-12 atom.
History/Origin
The atomic mass unit was introduced in the early 20th century to provide a convenient scale for atomic weights. It was originally based on the mass of hydrogen but was later standardized to be one twelfth of the mass of a carbon-12 atom, which was adopted as a reference in 1961 by the IUPAC.
Current Use
The atomic mass unit is widely used in chemistry and physics to express atomic and molecular masses, facilitating calculations in molecular chemistry, nuclear physics, and related fields.
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.