Convert gamma to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert gamma [gamma] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to gamma.
How to Convert Gamma to Kiloton (Metric)
1 gamma = 1e-15 kt
Example: convert 15 gamma to kt:
15 gamma = 15 × 1e-15 kt = 1.5e-14 kt
Gamma to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
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Gamma
Gamma is a unit of mass used in the context of the 'Weight and Mass' converter, typically representing a gram or a related measure.
History/Origin
The term 'gamma' originates from the Greek letter gamma, historically used in various scientific contexts to denote small quantities of mass or radiation. Its use as a unit of mass has been more common in older or specialized scientific literature.
Current Use
Today, 'gamma' is rarely used as a standard unit of mass; instead, grams are the standard. However, 'gamma' may still appear in specific scientific fields or historical references related to mass measurement.
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.