Convert ton (long) to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert ton (long) [ton (UK)] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to ton (long).
How to Convert Ton (Long) to Kiloton (Metric)
1 ton (UK) = 0.0010160469088 kt
Example: convert 15 ton (UK) to kt:
15 ton (UK) = 15 × 0.0010160469088 kt = 0.015240703632 kt
Ton (Long) to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
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Ton (Long)
A long ton, also known as the imperial ton or UK ton, is a unit of weight equal to 2,240 pounds or 1,016.0469 kilograms.
History/Origin
The long ton originated in the United Kingdom as a standard measurement for large quantities of goods and materials, particularly in shipping and trade, during the 19th century. It was used alongside other imperial units before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
Today, the long ton is primarily used in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries for measuring large quantities of freight, cargo, and in certain industrial contexts. It is less common internationally, having been largely replaced by the metric ton (tonne).
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.