Convert kiloton to watt-hour
Please provide values below to convert kiloton [kton] to watt-hour [W*h], or Convert watt-hour to kiloton.
How to Convert Kiloton to Watt-Hour
1 kton = 1162222222.22222 W*h
Example: convert 15 kton to W*h:
15 kton = 15 × 1162222222.22222 W*h = 17433333333.3333 W*h
Kiloton to Watt-Hour Conversion Table
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Kiloton
A kiloton (kton) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons or 1,000,000 kilograms.
History/Origin
The term 'kiloton' has been used historically to measure large quantities of mass, especially in contexts like military explosives and nuclear weapon yields, where it signifies the equivalent of 1,000 tons of TNT.
Current Use
Today, kilotons are primarily used to quantify the explosive power of nuclear weapons and large-scale energy measurements, as well as in some industrial and scientific applications involving large masses.
Watt-Hour
A watt-hour (W·h) is a unit of energy equal to the amount of energy transferred or used when one watt of power is sustained for one hour.
History/Origin
The watt-hour was established as a practical unit of energy measurement with the adoption of the International System of Units (SI) and has been used in electrical and energy industries to quantify energy consumption and storage since the 20th century.
Current Use
Watt-hours are commonly used to measure electrical energy consumption in household appliances, batteries, and energy storage systems, providing a convenient unit for billing, capacity ratings, and energy management.