Convert dekagram to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert dekagram [dag] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to dekagram.
How to Convert Dekagram to Kiloton (Metric)
1 dag = 1e-08 kt
Example: convert 15 dag to kt:
15 dag = 15 × 1e-08 kt = 1.5e-07 kt
Dekagram to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
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Dekagram
A dekagram (dag) is a unit of mass equal to ten grams.
History/Origin
The dekagram was introduced as part of the metric system to simplify conversions within the metric units of mass, particularly in the context of grams and kilograms, and has been used primarily in countries adopting the metric system since the 19th century.
Current Use
Dekagrams are used in various fields such as cooking, jewelry, and scientific measurements, especially in regions where the metric system is standard, although grams and kilograms are more commonly used globally.
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.