Convert centigram to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert centigram [cg] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to centigram.
How to Convert Centigram to Kiloton (Metric)
1 cg = 1e-11 kt
Example: convert 15 cg to kt:
15 cg = 15 × 1e-11 kt = 1.5e-10 kt
Centigram to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
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Centigram
A centigram (cg) is a unit of mass equal to one hundredth of a gram, primarily used for measuring small quantities.
History/Origin
The centigram was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century to facilitate precise measurements in science and commerce, especially in contexts requiring small mass units.
Current Use
Today, the centigram is mainly used in scientific, medical, and jewelry contexts where precise small measurements are necessary, although grams are more commonly used in everyday applications.
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.