Convert Kiloton to Pound
Kiloton
The kiloton (kt) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000,000 kilograms (1,000,000 kg) or 1,000 metric tons. It is used to measure very large masses, such as in industry and transportation.
The kiloton was introduced as part of the metric system to represent large quantities of mass. It is commonly used in fields like shipping, agriculture, and environmental science.
Pound
The pound (lb) is a unit of mass or weight in both the imperial system and the U.S. customary system. It is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms in the International System of Units (SI), ensuring consistency across different systems. It is commonly used to measure body weight, food quantities, and in industries like shipping.
The pound has its origins in ancient Rome, where it was known as the libra, a unit of weight equivalent to around 327 grams. The term pound comes from the Latin word "libra", which was used to refer to both the Roman pound and the unit of weight for trade. Over time, the pound evolved through various forms, including the Avoirdupois pound used in medieval England, which was based on a system of 16 ounces. The Avoirdupois pound became the standard for most goods in the U.S. and Britain by the 14th century and was later standardized internationally, with its value fixed to the kilogram in the 20th century.
Convert Kiloton to other weight-converter units
1 Kiloton = 1000000 Kilogram
1 Kiloton = 1000000000 Gram
1 Kiloton = 1000000000000 Milligram
1 Kiloton = 1000 Metric Ton
1 Kiloton = 984.2073304 Long Ton
1 Kiloton = 1102.3122101 Short Ton
1 Kiloton = 2204624.4202 Pound
1 Kiloton = 35273990.723 Ounce
1 Kiloton = 5000000000 Carat
1 Kiloton = 176369.80975 Stone (US)
1 Kiloton = 157473.04442 Stone (UK)
1 Kiloton = 15432358353 Grain
1 Kiloton = 68521.765857 Slug
1 Kiloton = 10000 Quintal
1 Kiloton = 88184.904874 Quarter (US)
1 Kiloton = 78736.522209 Quarter (UK)
1 Kiloton = 22046.226218 Hundredweight (US)
1 Kiloton = 19684.130552 Hundredweight (UK)
1 Kiloton = 34285710.367 Ton (assay) (US)
1 Kiloton = 30612244.898 Ton (assay) (UK)
1 Kiloton = 1000 Tonne
1 Kiloton = 1 Kiloton
1 Kiloton = 6.022173643e+32 Dalton
1 Kiloton = 101971.6213 Kilogram-force square second per meter
1 Kiloton = 2204.6226218 Kilopound