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It's a measure of energy, hence the unit should be J (with some appropriate prefix).

Peta- would be the appropriate prefix. 4.184 PJ is 1 megaton.

Yield of explosives is generally measured in kilograms of TNT, that's why.

Whoosh.

Actually, it should be grams. 51.3162(...) grams, to be somewhat precise.