Convert milligram to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert milligram [mg] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to milligram.
How to Convert Milligram to Kiloton (Metric)
1 mg = 1e-12 kt
Example: convert 15 mg to kt:
15 mg = 15 × 1e-12 kt = 1.5e-11 kt
Milligram to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
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Milligram
A milligram (mg) is a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram.
History/Origin
The milligram has been used in scientific and medical contexts for precise measurement of small quantities, especially in pharmacology and chemistry, with its origins linked to the metric system established in the 18th century.
Current Use
Today, the milligram is widely used in pharmaceuticals, nutrition, and scientific research to measure small amounts of substances accurately.
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.