Convert newton meter to kiloton
Please provide values below to convert newton meter [N*m] to kiloton [kton], or Convert kiloton to newton meter.
How to Convert Newton Meter to Kiloton
1 N*m = 2.39005736137667e-13 kton
Example: convert 15 N*m to kton:
15 N*m = 15 × 2.39005736137667e-13 kton = 3.58508604206501e-12 kton
Newton Meter to Kiloton Conversion Table
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Newton Meter
A newton meter (N·m) is a unit of torque or energy, representing the amount of force applied over a distance.
History/Origin
The newton meter was established as a standard unit of torque and energy in the International System of Units (SI) to provide a consistent measurement for mechanical work and rotational force.
Current Use
It is commonly used in engineering and physics to quantify torque in mechanical systems and to measure energy in contexts such as physics calculations and energy conversions.
Kiloton
A kiloton (kton) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons or 1,000,000 kilograms.
History/Origin
The term 'kiloton' has been used historically to measure large quantities of mass, especially in contexts like military explosives and nuclear weapon yields, where it signifies the equivalent of 1,000 tons of TNT.
Current Use
Today, kilotons are primarily used to quantify the explosive power of nuclear weapons and large-scale energy measurements, as well as in some industrial and scientific applications involving large masses.