Convert kiloton (metric) to stone (UK)
Please provide values below to convert kiloton (metric) [kt] to stone (UK) [st (UK)], or Convert stone (UK) to kiloton (metric).
How to Convert Kiloton (Metric) to Stone (Uk)
1 kt = 157473.04441777 st (UK)
Example: convert 15 kt to st (UK):
15 kt = 15 × 157473.04441777 st (UK) = 2362095.66626655 st (UK)
Kiloton (Metric) to Stone (Uk) 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.
Stone (Uk)
A stone (st) is a British unit of weight equal to 14 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used for measuring body weight.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a practical unit of weight for trade and commerce. Its use has persisted in the UK for measuring human body weight, despite the metric system's adoption elsewhere.
Current Use
Today, the stone is still commonly used in the UK and Ireland for personal weight measurement, especially in the context of health and fitness, although it is largely replaced by kilograms in official and international contexts.