Convert kiloton (metric) to ton (short)

Please provide values below to convert kiloton (metric) [kt] to ton (short) [ton (US)], or Convert ton (short) to kiloton (metric).

How to Convert Kiloton (Metric) to Ton (Short)

1 kt = 1102.31131092439 ton (US)

Example: convert 15 kt to ton (US):
15 kt = 15 × 1102.31131092439 ton (US) = 16534.6696638658 ton (US)

Kiloton (Metric) to Ton (Short) Conversion Table

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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.

Ton (Short)

A short ton (US) is a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.1847 kilograms.

History/Origin

The short ton was developed in the United States as a standardized unit of weight for commercial and industrial use, replacing the older long ton used in Britain. It became widely adopted in the 19th and 20th centuries for measuring large quantities of goods.

Current Use

The short ton (US) is primarily used in the United States for measuring freight, commodities, and industrial materials. It is also used in some contexts for shipping and trade, especially in industries like mining, construction, and manufacturing.

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