Convert ton (short) to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert ton (short) [ton (US)] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to ton (short).
How to Convert Ton (Short) to Kiloton (Metric)
1 ton (US) = 0.00090718474 kt
Example: convert 15 ton (US) to kt:
15 ton (US) = 15 × 0.00090718474 kt = 0.0136077711 kt
Ton (Short) to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
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Ton (Short)
A short ton (US) is a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.1847 kilograms.
History/Origin
The short ton was developed in the United States as a standardized unit of weight for commercial and industrial use, replacing the older long ton used in Britain. It became widely adopted in the 19th and 20th centuries for measuring large quantities of goods.
Current Use
The short ton (US) is primarily used in the United States for measuring freight, commodities, and industrial materials. It is also used in some contexts for shipping and trade, especially in industries like mining, construction, and manufacturing.
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.