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How many tonnes is a kilo tonne?
Kiloton (metric) to Ton (metric) Conversion Table
| Kiloton (metric) [kt] | Ton (metric) [t] |
|---|---|
| 1 kt | 1000 t |
| 2 kt | 2000 t |
| 3 kt | 3000 t |
| 5 kt | 5000 t |
What means kilo ton?
1 : 1000 tons. 2 : an explosive force equivalent to that of 1000 tons of TNT.
How much does a kilo ton weigh?
a unit of weight, equal to 1000 tons. an explosive force equal to that of 1000 tons of TNT.
Is a metric ton the same as a ton?
The 1000 kg tonne is distinguished by its spelling, but in the US and UK it is pronounced the same as ton, hence the US term “metric ton”.
How much is a megaton in tons?
words kiloton (1,000 tons) and megaton (1,000,000 tons) to describe their blast energy in equivalent weights of the conventional chemical explosive TNT.
What is 1000 ton called?
Derived units
| Tonnes | Equivalents* | |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple | Name | Kilograms (kg) |
| 100 | tonne | 1,000 kg |
| 103 | kilotonne | 1 million kg |
| 106 | megatonne | 1 billion kg |
Is a ton bigger than a kilogram?
And for large masses, the metric ton is often used instead of the kilogram. A metric ton (often spelled tonne in other countries) is 1,000 kilograms. Because a kilogram is about 2.2 pounds, a metric ton is about 2,200 pounds: 10% heavier than an American ton of 2,000 pounds.
How heavy is a megaton?
nuclear weapon yields words kiloton (1,000 tons) and megaton (1,000,000 tons) to describe their blast energy in equivalent weights of the conventional chemical explosive TNT.
What is the difference between a tonne and a ton?
Although they sound the same and both refer to a unit of mass, there is a difference between the words ‘ton’ and ‘tonne’ beyond just spelling: A ton is an imperial unit of mass equivalent to 1,016.047 kg or 2,240 lbs. A tonne is a metric unit of mass equivalent to 1,000 kg or 2,204.6 lbs.