Convert megaton to gram-force meter
Please provide values below to convert megaton [Mton] to gram-force meter [gf*m], or Convert gram-force meter to megaton.
How to Convert Megaton to Gram-Force Meter
1 Mton = 4.26649263509965e+17 gf*m
Example: convert 15 Mton to gf*m:
15 Mton = 15 × 4.26649263509965e+17 gf*m = 6.39973895264948e+18 gf*m
Megaton to Gram-Force Meter 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.
Gram-Force Meter
A gram-force meter (gf·m) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one gram-force applied at a distance of one meter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The gram-force meter originated from the use of the gram-force as a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts before the adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, the gram-force meter is rarely used; it is mainly of historical interest or in specific niche applications where CGS units are still referenced, but most torque measurements are expressed in SI units such as newton-meters.