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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.
Grain [gr]
The grain (gr) is one of the oldest units of mass, traditionally used in various weight systems including troy, apothecary, and avoirdupois.
One grain is defined as exactly 64.79891 milligrams (0.0648 grams). It was originally based on the weight of a single grain of barley or wheat.
Grains are still commonly used today to measure small quantities such as the weight of bullets, arrows, and some pharmaceuticals.
Summary:
1 grain = 64.79891 milligrams (0.0648 grams)
Used in troy, apothecary, and avoirdupois systems
Common in ammunition and medicine measurements