Convert megaton to foot-pound
Please provide values below to convert megaton [Mton] to foot-pound [ft*lbf], or Convert foot-pound to megaton.
How to Convert Megaton to Foot-Pound
1 Mton = 3.0859600287782e+15 ft*lbf
Example: convert 15 Mton to ft*lbf:
15 Mton = 15 × 3.0859600287782e+15 ft*lbf = 4.6289400431673e+16 ft*lbf
Megaton to Foot-Pound Conversion Table
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Megaton
A megaton (Mton) is a unit of energy equivalent to one million tons of TNT, commonly used to measure the energy released in nuclear explosions and large-scale explosions.
History/Origin
The megaton originated during the development of nuclear weapons to quantify explosive yield, with the first use in the context of nuclear tests in the mid-20th century. It became a standard measure for describing the destructive power of nuclear devices.
Current Use
Today, the megaton is primarily used to describe the explosive yield of nuclear weapons and large-scale explosions, as well as in scientific research related to energy release and impact assessments.
Foot-Pound
A foot-pound is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one pound-force is exerted over a distance of one foot.
History/Origin
The foot-pound has been used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom as a customary unit of energy, originating from imperial and US customary measurement systems, before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot-pound is still used in certain fields such as engineering, automotive, and aerospace industries in the US for expressing torque and energy, although the SI unit joule is more common internationally.