Convert kiloton to therm (EC)
Please provide values below to convert kiloton [kton] to therm (EC) [thm (EC)], or Convert therm (EC) to kiloton.
How to Convert Kiloton to Therm (Ec)
1 kton = 39656.6627742982 thm (EC)
Example: convert 15 kton to thm (EC):
15 kton = 15 × 39656.6627742982 thm (EC) = 594849.941614474 thm (EC)
Kiloton to Therm (Ec) Conversion Table
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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.
Therm (Ec)
The therm (EC) is a unit of energy used primarily in the measurement of natural gas and heating energy, equivalent to 100,000 British thermal units (BTUs).
History/Origin
The therm originated in the early 19th century as a practical unit for measuring large quantities of heat energy, especially in the gas industry, and has been standardized in various regions for energy billing and calculations.
Current Use
Today, the therm (EC) is used mainly in the natural gas industry and energy sectors to quantify heat energy consumption, although it has largely been supplemented or replaced by SI units like joules and kilowatt-hours in many regions.