Converting from Joule (J) to Kilogram of TNT (kgTNT) | Energy

What is Joule (J)

Joule (J) is the unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). It is used to measure various forms of energy, such as mechanical, thermal, and electromagnetic energy.

What is Kilogram of TNT (kgTNT)

Kilogram of TNT (kgTNT) is a unit used to quantify the energy released in explosions, particularly in the context of explosives. It represents the energy equivalent to that contained in one kilogram of trinitrotoluene (TNT).

Conversion Formulas

To convert from Joule (J) to Kilogram of TNT (kgTNT):

kgTNT=J×0.0000002168224 To convert from Kilogram of TNT (kgTNT) to Joule (J):

J=kgTNT×4612070

Examples

1. Converting 4 Joules (J) to Kilogram of TNT (kgTNT): 4×0.0000008672894=0.0000034691576kgTNT
2. Converting 9 Joules (J) to Kilogram of TNT (kgTNT): 9×0.000001951401=0.000017562609kgTNT
3. Converting 17 Joules (J) to Kilogram of TNT (kgTNT): 17×0.00000368598=0.00006266326kgTNT

Use this conversion when you need to compare energy values between Joule (J) and Kilogram of TNT (kgTNT).