Convert kilocalorie (th) to kiloton
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)] to kiloton [kton], or Convert kiloton to kilocalorie (th).
1 kcal (th) = 1e-09 kton. To convert kilocalorie (th) to kiloton, multiply the value by 1e-09; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kton = 1000000000 kcal (th)). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kcal (th) = 1e-09 kton
- 1 kton = 1000000000 kcal (th)
- 10 kcal (th) = 1e-08 kton
- 100 kcal (th) = 1e-07 kton
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th) to Kiloton
1 kcal (th) = 1e-09 kton
Example: convert 15 kcal (th) to kton:
15 kcal (th) = 15 × 1e-09 kton = 1.5e-08 kton
Kilocalorie (Th) to Kiloton Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th) | kiloton |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal (th) | 1e-09 kton |
| 2 kcal (th) | 2e-09 kton |
| 3 kcal (th) | 3e-09 kton |
| 5 kcal (th) | 5e-09 kton |
| 10 kcal (th) | 1e-08 kton |
| 20 kcal (th) | 2e-08 kton |
| 50 kcal (th) | 5e-08 kton |
| 100 kcal (th) | 1e-07 kton |
| 500 kcal (th) | 5e-07 kton |
| 1000 kcal (th) | 1e-06 kton |
Kilocalorie (Th)
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of food and beverages.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie originated in the 19th century as a unit to quantify heat energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics. It was widely adopted in the early 20th century for dietary energy measurement.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is primarily used in nutrition to express the energy content of food and drinks, although it is often simply called a 'calorie' in everyday language.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (th) in kiloton?
1 kilocalorie (th) (kcal (th)) = 1e-09 kiloton (kton).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th) to kiloton?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th) value by 1e-09. For example, 25 kcal (th) × 1e-09 = 2.5e-08 kton.
What is 10 kilocalorie (th) in kiloton?
10 kcal (th) = 1e-08 kton.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th) or the kiloton?
The kiloton is the larger unit: 1 kcal (th) equals only 1e-09 kton.