Convert megagram to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert megagram [Mg] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to megagram.
How to Convert Megagram to Kiloton (Metric)
1 Mg = 0.001 kt
Example: convert 15 Mg to kt:
15 Mg = 15 × 0.001 kt = 0.015 kt
Megagram to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
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Megagram
A megagram (Mg) is a unit of mass equal to one million grams or 1,000 kilograms.
History/Origin
The megagram was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a larger unit of mass, primarily used in scientific and industrial contexts. It is also known as a metric ton in some regions, though this can vary by country.
Current Use
The megagram is used in scientific, industrial, and environmental fields to measure large quantities of mass, especially where the metric system is standard. It is commonly used in contexts such as agriculture, manufacturing, and environmental science.
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.