Converting from Ton of TNT (tnTNT) to Joule (J) | Energy

What is Ton of TNT (tnTNT)

A Ton of TNT (tnTNT) is a unit of energy commonly used to measure the energy released in explosions. It is equivalent to 4.184 billion Joules (J), making it a powerful unit in energy calculations.

What is Joule (J)

Joule (J) is the standard unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the amount of energy transferred when a force of one Newton is applied over a distance of one meter. Joules are widely used in scientific and engineering applications to quantify energy in various forms.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion formulas between Ton of TNT (tnTNT) and Joule (J) are as follows:

1 tnTNT=4.184×109 J

1 J=4.184×10−10 tnTNT

Examples

1. Converting 3 tnTNT to J:

3 tnTNT=3×4.184×109=1.2552×1010 J

2. Converting 8 J to tnTNT:

8 J=8×4.184×10−10=1.912046×10−9 tnTNT

3. Converting 12 tnTNT to J:

12 tnTNT=12×4.184×109=5.0208×1010 J

This page provides an easy way to perform conversions between Ton of TNT (tnTNT) and Joule (J) in the energy category.