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Gigagram [Gg]
The gigagram is a metric unit of mass representing large quantities.
1 gigagram = 10⁹ grams
1 gigagram = 1,000,000 kilograms (1 million kilograms)
Symbol: Gg
Key Facts:
Used to measure large masses in environmental studies, agriculture, and industry
Part of the SI system, where the prefix "giga-" means
Convenient for expressing quantities larger than tonnes but smaller than teragrams
The gigagram is useful for quantifying sizable amounts of material in scientific and commercial contexts.
Kiloton (Metric) [kt]
The kiloton (kt) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons or 1,000,000 kilograms (one million kilograms). It is commonly used to measure large quantities, such as the weight of ships, large cargo, or explosive energy equivalent in nuclear physics.
In the context of explosives, one kiloton often refers to the energy released by the explosion of 1,000 tons of TNT, a standard measure in describing the yield of nuclear bombs.
The kiloton provides a convenient scale for expressing very large masses or energy amounts in scientific, industrial, and military fields.