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Ton of TNT to Kilojoule Converter

Convert Tons of TNT to Kilojoules

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How to Convert Tons of TNT to Kilojoules

To convert tons of TNT to kilojoules, multiply the number of tons of TNT by 4,184,000. This is because one ton of TNT equivalent is a unit of energy equal to 4.184 gigajoules, which is 4,184,000 kilojoules.

Formula

Kilojoules = Tons of TNT × 4,184,000

or

kJ = ton-tnt × 4.184e6

Step-by-step process

  1. Take the measurement in tons of TNT
  2. Multiply that number by 4,184,000
  3. The result is the equivalent energy in kilojoules

Examples

  • 1 ton-tnt = 1 × 4,184,000 = 4,184,000 kJ
  • 5 ton-tnt = 5 × 4,184,000 = 20,920,000 kJ
  • 10 ton-tnt = 10 × 4,184,000 = 41,840,000 kJ

Common Tons of TNT to Kilojoules Conversions

Here is a table of common conversions for quick reference:

Tons of TNT Kilojoules (kJ) Tons of TNT Kilojoules (kJ)
1 4,184,000 50 209,200,000
2 8,368,000 100 418,400,000
5 20,920,000 250 1,046,000,000
10 41,840,000 500 2,092,000,000
25 104,600,000 1,000 4,184,000,000

Other conversions from tons of TNT

Tons of TNT can be converted to various other units of energy. Here are some common conversions:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tons of TNT are in a kilojoule?

There are 2.39 x 10-7 tons of TNT in one kilojoule.