Convert kiloton to gigawatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert kiloton [kton] to gigawatt-hour [GW*h], or Convert gigawatt-hour to kiloton.
How to Convert Kiloton to Gigawatt-Hour
1 kton = 1.16222222222222 GW*h
Example: convert 15 kton to GW*h:
15 kton = 15 × 1.16222222222222 GW*h = 17.4333333333333 GW*h
Kiloton to Gigawatt-Hour Conversion Table
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Kiloton
A kiloton (kton) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons or 1,000,000 kilograms.
History/Origin
The term 'kiloton' has been used historically to measure large quantities of mass, especially in contexts like military explosives and nuclear weapon yields, where it signifies the equivalent of 1,000 tons of TNT.
Current Use
Today, kilotons are primarily used to quantify the explosive power of nuclear weapons and large-scale energy measurements, as well as in some industrial and scientific applications involving large masses.
Gigawatt-Hour
A gigawatt-hour (GW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one billion watt-hours, representing the amount of energy produced or consumed over one hour at a power level of one gigawatt.
History/Origin
The gigawatt-hour emerged as a standard unit of energy measurement in the 20th century with the development of large-scale power generation and electrical engineering, facilitating the quantification of energy production and consumption in power plants and grids.
Current Use
Gigawatt-hours are used today to measure large-scale energy production, consumption, and capacity in power systems, renewable energy projects, and national energy statistics, aiding in energy management and planning.