Convert kiloton (metric) to quadrans (Biblical Roman)
Please provide values below to convert kiloton (metric) [kt] to quadrans (Biblical Roman) [quadrans], or Convert quadrans (Biblical Roman) to kiloton (metric).
How to Convert Kiloton (Metric) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman)
1 kt = 16666666666.6667 quadrans
Example: convert 15 kt to quadrans:
15 kt = 15 × 16666666666.6667 quadrans = 250000000000 quadrans
Kiloton (Metric) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) 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.
Quadrans (Biblical Roman)
The quadrans was a small Roman coin used during the Roman Republic and Empire, often associated with low-value transactions.
History/Origin
Introduced in ancient Rome, the quadrans was a bronze coin that circulated widely from the 3rd century BCE until the late Roman Empire, serving as a basic unit of small change.
Current Use
The quadrans is no longer in use; it is primarily of historical interest and used in scholarly contexts related to ancient Roman currency and history.