Kilotons of TNT to joules
Type a value in kilotons of TNT to see it in joules straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the kilotons of TNT box.
- Read the result in joules as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
J = kt TNT × 4,184,000,000,000
Multiply the value in kilotons of TNT by 4,184,000,000,000 to get joules.
Example
To convert 25 kt TNT to joules: 25 × 4,184,000,000,000 = 104,600,000,000,000 J.
Conversion table
| Kilotons of TNT (kt TNT) | Joules (J) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4,184,000,000,000 |
| 2 | 8,368,000,000,000 |
| 3 | 12,552,000,000,000 |
| 5 | 20,920,000,000,000 |
| 10 | 41,840,000,000,000 |
| 20 | 83,680,000,000,000 |
| 25 | 104,600,000,000,000 |
| 50 | 209,200,000,000,000 |
| 100 | 418,400,000,000,000 |
| 250 | 1.046e+15 |
| 500 | 2.092e+15 |
| 1,000 | 4.184e+15 |
About the units
- Kiloton of TNT
- Equal to 1000 tons of TNT, exactly 4.184 × 10¹² joules, used to describe the yield of large explosions.
- Joule
- The SI unit of energy, equal to the work done by a force of one newton moving an object one meter.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many joules are in one kiloton of TNT?
1 kt TNT = 4,184,000,000,000 J exactly.
How do I convert kilotons of TNT to joules?
Use J = kt TNT × 4,184,000,000,000. For example, 25 kt TNT = 104,600,000,000,000 J.
How many kilotons of TNT are in one joule?
1 J = 2.39006e-13 kt TNT.
Which calorie do these converters use?
The thermochemical calorie, exactly 4.184 joules, the factor many countries use to turn kcal into kJ on food labels. The International Table calorie is 4.1868 joules, less than 0.07% larger.
What is the difference between kW and kWh?
A kilowatt is a unit of power, the rate of using energy, while a kilowatt-hour is an amount of energy. A 2 kW heater running for three hours uses 6 kWh.