Convert carat to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert carat [car, ct] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to carat.
How to Convert Carat to Kiloton (Metric)
1 car, ct = 2e-10 kt
Example: convert 15 car, ct to kt:
15 car, ct = 15 × 2e-10 kt = 3e-09 kt
Carat to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
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Carat
A carat is a unit of mass used to measure gemstones and pearls, equal to 200 milligrams.
History/Origin
The carat originated from the carob seed, which was historically used as a counterweight in balance scales due to its uniform weight. The term has been used since the 16th century to measure precious stones.
Current Use
Today, the carat is primarily used in the jewelry industry to specify the weight of diamonds and other gemstones, with 1 carat equaling 0.2 grams.
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.