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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.

Ton (Short) [ton (US)]

The short ton, also known as the US ton, is a unit of mass used primarily in the United States.

1 short ton = 2,000 pounds
1 short ton ≈ 907.1847 kilograms
Symbol: often written as ton (US) or simply ton in American usage
Commonly used in U.S. industries like agriculture, mining, and freight

Key Facts:

1 short ton = 2,000 lb
≈ 907.18 kg
Not the same as the metric ton (1,000 kg) or long ton (UK, 2,240 lb)
Used for large-scale weight measurements in the U.S.

The short ton is part of the U.S. customary system and is widely used in domestic trade and industry.

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