Convert decigram to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert decigram [dg] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to decigram.
How to Convert Decigram to Kiloton (Metric)
1 dg = 1e-10 kt
Example: convert 15 dg to kt:
15 dg = 15 × 1e-10 kt = 1.5e-09 kt
Decigram to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
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Decigram
A decigram (dg) is a unit of mass equal to one-tenth of a gram, or 0.1 grams.
History/Origin
The decigram is part of the metric system, which was developed in France in the late 18th century to standardize measurements. It has been used primarily in scientific and technical contexts to provide precise mass measurements.
Current Use
Decigrams are used in scientific, laboratory, and nutritional contexts where small mass measurements are required, although grams are more commonly used in everyday applications.
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.