Convert horsepower (metric) hour to megaton
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) hour [hp*h] to megaton [Mton], or Convert megaton to horsepower (metric) hour.
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) Hour to Megaton
1 hp*h = 6.32838312619503e-10 Mton
Example: convert 15 hp*h to Mton:
15 hp*h = 15 × 6.32838312619503e-10 Mton = 9.49257468929254e-09 Mton
Horsepower (Metric) Hour to Megaton Conversion Table
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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energy in mechanical and engineering contexts, especially in the era of steam and early engines, but has largely been replaced by standard energy units like joules and kilowatt-hours.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.
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.