Convert Tons of TNT to Ton of Oil Equivalent

Convert Tons of TNT (t(TNT)) to Ton of Oil Equivalent (toe) instantly and accurately.

Tons of TNT (t(TNT))
Ton of Oil Equivalent (toe)

Conversion Formula

toe = t(TNT) × 0.09993312315

About Tons of TNT

A ton of TNT is an energy unit defined as exactly 10⁹ thermochemical calories = 4.184 GJ. The Trinity test (first nuclear weapon, 1945) yielded ~21 kilotons TNT = 87.9 TJ. The Tsar Bomba yielded ~50 megatons TNT = 209 PJ - the largest human-made explosion in history. Hiroshima's Little Boy yielded ~15 kilotons = 62.8 TJ. The Tunguska 1908 airburst released ~10-15 megatons TNT. Earthquake magnitude 6.0 releases ~63 kilotons TNT equivalent in seismic energy. 1 t(TNT) = 4.184 GJ = 4,184 MJ = 1,162.8 kWh.

About Ton of Oil Equivalent

A ton of oil equivalent (toe) is the IEA standard for comparing primary energy sources - defined as exactly 41.868 GJ (= 10⁷ International Table kcal). IEA World Energy Balances report in Mtoe: global primary energy supply is ~580 EJ ≈ 13,860 Mtoe/year. One tonne of coal equivalent (tce) = 29.307 GJ = 0.7 toe. Natural gas: ~0.9 toe per 1,000 m³; one barrel of crude oil ≈ 0.136 toe. Average EU citizen uses ~3.0-3.5 toe/year for all energy needs. 1 toe = 41.868 GJ = 11.63 MWh = 39.683 MBTU.

Quick Reference Table

Tons of TNT (t(TNT))Ton of Oil Equivalent (toe)
1 t(TNT)0.0999331 toe
2 t(TNT)0.199866 toe
5 t(TNT)0.499666 toe
10 t(TNT)0.999331 toe
25 t(TNT)2.49833 toe
50 t(TNT)4.99666 toe
100 t(TNT)9.99331 toe

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