Convert kiloton (metric) to quintal (metric)
Please provide values below to convert kiloton (metric) [kt] to quintal (metric) [cwt], or Convert quintal (metric) to kiloton (metric).
How to Convert Kiloton (Metric) to Quintal (Metric)
1 kt = 10000 cwt
Example: convert 15 kt to cwt:
15 kt = 15 × 10000 cwt = 150000 cwt
Kiloton (Metric) to Quintal (Metric) Conversion Table
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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.
Quintal (Metric)
A quintal (metric) is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms.
History/Origin
The metric quintal originated in France in the 19th century as a standard unit of mass for trade and agriculture, replacing older local units. It is part of the metric system established during the French Revolution.
Current Use
The metric quintal is used primarily in agriculture and trade in some countries to measure large quantities of produce, though its use is less common today with the widespread adoption of the kilogram as the standard unit of mass.