At least 135 dead in massive Beirut explosion, thousands injured

You can compare detonation velocities or things like CJ pressures but you really need to know the application.

Per a table in our favorite online encyclopedia, dry AN is 42% of TNT. Adding a fuel like oil which also ups the density and you get 72%. Add other fuels or, even better, liquid explosives and you get pretty close to TNT.

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