Convert kilojoule to ton (explosives)
Please provide values below to convert kilojoule [kJ] to ton (explosives) [ton], or Convert ton (explosives) to kilojoule.
How to Convert Kilojoule to Ton (Explosives)
1 kJ = 2.39005736137667e-07 ton
Example: convert 15 kJ to ton:
15 kJ = 15 × 2.39005736137667e-07 ton = 3.58508604206501e-06 ton
Kilojoule to Ton (Explosives) Conversion Table
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Kilojoule
A kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 joules, used to quantify energy transfer or work done.
History/Origin
The kilojoule was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring energy, especially in fields like nutrition and physics, replacing the joule for larger quantities.
Current Use
The kilojoule is widely used in nutrition to express food energy content, in physics and engineering to measure energy transfer, and in various scientific and industrial applications within the 'Energy' converter category.
Ton (Explosives)
A ton (explosives) is a unit of measurement used to quantify the explosive power equivalent to one ton of TNT, typically used in military and demolition contexts.
History/Origin
The ton (explosives) originated as a standardized measure to compare explosive yields, with its use becoming prominent during the 20th century for military and industrial applications, aligning with the adoption of the ton as a unit of mass and energy.
Current Use
Today, the ton (explosives) is primarily used in military, demolition, and mining industries to estimate explosive quantities and effects, often expressed in terms of equivalent TNT mass for safety and planning purposes.