Convert pennyweight to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert pennyweight [pwt] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to pennyweight.
How to Convert Pennyweight to Kiloton (Metric)
1 pwt = 1.55517384e-09 kt
Example: convert 15 pwt to kt:
15 pwt = 15 × 1.55517384e-09 kt = 2.33276076e-08 kt
Pennyweight to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
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Pennyweight
The pennyweight (pwt) is a unit of weight traditionally used in measuring precious metals and gemstones, equivalent to 1/20 of a troy ounce or 1.555 grams.
History/Origin
Originating in the medieval period, the pennyweight was used in the troy weight system for weighing gold and silver, especially in the jewelry and precious metals industries. Its use has persisted in certain regions and industries for historical and practical reasons.
Current Use
Today, the pennyweight is primarily used in the jewelry trade and precious metals markets to specify weights of gold, silver, and gemstones, especially in the United States and in contexts where precise measurement of small quantities is required.
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.