Convert kiloton (metric) to picogram
Please provide values below to convert kiloton (metric) [kt] to picogram [pg], or Convert picogram to kiloton (metric).
How to Convert Kiloton (Metric) to Picogram
1 kt = 1e+21 pg
Example: convert 15 kt to pg:
15 kt = 15 × 1e+21 pg = 1.5e+22 pg
Kiloton (Metric) to Picogram Conversion Table
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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.
Picogram
A picogram (pg) is a unit of mass equal to one trillionth (10^-12) of a gram.
History/Origin
The picogram was introduced as part of the metric system to measure extremely small masses, especially in scientific and laboratory contexts, as a subdivision of the gram in the SI unit system.
Current Use
Picograms are used in scientific fields such as biology, chemistry, and physics to measure very small quantities of substances, including DNA, proteins, and other microscopic materials.