Convert dyne centimeter to kiloton
Please provide values below to convert dyne centimeter [dyn*cm] to kiloton [kton], or Convert kiloton to dyne centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne Centimeter to Kiloton
1 dyn*cm = 2.39005736137667e-20 kton
Example: convert 15 dyn*cm to kton:
15 dyn*cm = 15 × 2.39005736137667e-20 kton = 3.58508604206501e-19 kton
Dyne Centimeter to Kiloton Conversion Table
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Dyne Centimeter
A dyne centimeter (dyn·cm) is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one dyne acts over a distance of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne centimeter originated from the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, commonly used in physics before the adoption of the SI system, to measure small amounts of energy or work.
Current Use
Today, the dyne centimeter is primarily used in theoretical physics and specialized fields dealing with CGS units, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most practical applications.
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.