TNT Equivalence
Created by Brent Buffham © 2021
Currently only available in Metric Units

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TNT Equivalence is based on the below formula.
    ∴ 1 MJ/kg is equal to 0.238663 KCal/g
       Generic ANFO at 3.7MJ/kg is equal to 0.883055 kCal/g
       ISEE 17th Edition confirms 1kg of ANFO at 0.880 kCal/g
Conversion values closely align (with respect to rounding).

Calculation:
    ∴ TNT = (Explosive Mass x (MJ per kg x 0.238663) ) / 1.09

Note: Many calculations use the value of 0.880kCal, there is a ~3kg difference on 1000kg conversion.

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