Convert scruple (apothecary) to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert scruple (apothecary) [s.ap] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to scruple (apothecary).
How to Convert Scruple (Apothecary) to Kiloton (Metric)
1 s.ap = 1.2959782e-09 kt
Example: convert 15 s.ap to kt:
15 s.ap = 15 × 1.2959782e-09 kt = 1.9439673e-08 kt
Scruple (Apothecary) to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
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Scruple (Apothecary)
A scruple (s.ap) is an old unit of weight used in apothecary measurements, equivalent to 1.3 grains or approximately 1.3 grams.
History/Origin
The scruple originated in ancient Greece and was adopted into Roman and medieval European apothecary systems. It was historically used for measuring small quantities of medicinal substances and drugs.
Current Use
Today, the scruple is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it is still referenced in historical contexts and traditional apothecary practices.
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.