Convert megaton to horsepower (metric) hour
Please provide values below to convert megaton [Mton] to horsepower (metric) hour [hp*h], or Convert horsepower (metric) hour to megaton.
How to Convert Megaton to Horsepower (Metric) Hour
1 Mton = 1580182457.44432 hp*h
Example: convert 15 Mton to hp*h:
15 Mton = 15 × 1580182457.44432 hp*h = 23702736861.6647 hp*h
Megaton to Horsepower (Metric) Hour Conversion Table
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Megaton
A megaton (Mton) is a unit of energy equivalent to one million tons of TNT, commonly used to measure the energy released in nuclear explosions and large-scale explosions.
History/Origin
The megaton originated during the development of nuclear weapons to quantify explosive yield, with the first use in the context of nuclear tests in the mid-20th century. It became a standard measure for describing the destructive power of nuclear devices.
Current Use
Today, the megaton is primarily used to describe the explosive yield of nuclear weapons and large-scale explosions, as well as in scientific research related to energy release and impact assessments.
Horsepower (Metric) Hour
A unit of energy representing the amount of work done by one horsepower over one hour, equivalent to 745.7 joules.
History/Origin
The horsepower hour was historically used to quantify energy in mechanical and engineering contexts, especially in the era of steam and early engines, but has largely been replaced by standard energy units like joules and kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
It is rarely used in modern practice, but may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial applications to measure energy output or consumption related to horsepower-rated equipment.