Convert megaton to megawatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert megaton [Mton] to megawatt-hour [MW*h], or Convert megawatt-hour to megaton.
How to Convert Megaton to Megawatt-Hour
1 Mton = 1162222.22222222 MW*h
Example: convert 15 Mton to MW*h:
15 Mton = 15 × 1162222.22222222 MW*h = 17433333.3333333 MW*h
Megaton to Megawatt-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.
Megawatt-Hour
A megawatt-hour (MW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one megawatt of power sustained for one hour.
History/Origin
The megawatt-hour has been used since the development of large-scale electrical power systems to quantify energy production and consumption, especially in power generation and grid management, becoming standard in the 20th century.
Current Use
It is commonly used today to measure electricity generation, consumption, and capacity in power plants, utilities, and energy markets worldwide.