Convert dalton to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert dalton [Da] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to dalton.
How to Convert Dalton to Kiloton (Metric)
1 Da = 1.6605390666e-33 kt
Example: convert 15 Da to kt:
15 Da = 15 × 1.6605390666e-33 kt = 2.4908085999e-32 kt
Dalton to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
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Dalton
The dalton (Da) is a unit of mass used to express atomic and molecular weights, equivalent to one atomic mass unit (amu).
History/Origin
The dalton was named after John Dalton, who developed early atomic theory in the early 19th century. It has been widely used in chemistry and biochemistry to measure atomic and molecular masses.
Current Use
The dalton is commonly used in scientific contexts to specify the mass of atoms, molecules, and subatomic particles, facilitating precise communication in chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology.
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.