Convert megaton to kilowatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert megaton [Mton] to kilowatt-hour [kW*h], or Convert kilowatt-hour to megaton.
How to Convert Megaton to Kilowatt-Hour
1 Mton = 1162222222.22222 kW*h
Example: convert 15 Mton to kW*h:
15 Mton = 15 × 1162222222.22222 kW*h = 17433333333.3333 kW*h
Megaton to Kilowatt-Hour 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.
Kilowatt-Hour
A kilowatt-hour (kW·h) is a unit of energy equal to the energy transferred or used when a power of one kilowatt is sustained for one hour.
History/Origin
The kilowatt-hour originated in the late 19th century with the development of electrical power systems, becoming a standard unit for measuring electrical energy consumption and billing.
Current Use
It is widely used today in electricity billing, energy consumption monitoring, and in various engineering and scientific applications to quantify electrical energy usage.