What Is This Tool?
This tool converts mass measurements from centigrams, a small metric unit, to ton (assay) (UK), a specialized unit used in ore assaying and the mining industry. It helps translate tiny laboratory mass values into units relevant for commercial metal evaluation.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the mass value in centigrams
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Select centigram as the input unit
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Choose ton (assay) (UK) as the output unit
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Click convert to see the equivalent mass in assay tons
Key Features
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Converts centigrams to ton (assay) (UK) units using the precise industry conversion rate
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Supports laboratory, pharmaceutical, and mining industry applications
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Browser-based and easy to access without downloads
Examples
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Input 10 cg to get 0.003061224 AT (UK)
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Convert 100 cg to obtain 0.03061224 AT (UK)
Common Use Cases
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Weighing small laboratory samples in centigrams and converting to assay tons for mining reports
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Translating pharmaceutical small-dose masses into industry-specific assay mass units
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Calculating payable metal quantities for ore shipments based on assay data
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure correct unit selection to avoid confusion with other ton units
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Understand the large scale difference between centigrams and assay tons before conversion
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Use this tool for industry and lab contexts where assay tons are applicable
Limitations
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Ton (assay) (UK) differs from other ton units like long ton or metric tonne and is industry-specific
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Centigrams and assay tons represent vastly different mass scales, requiring careful context interpretation
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Conversions only apply where the assay ton unit is relevant and recognized
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a centigram used for?
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A centigram is a metric mass unit equal to one hundredth of a gram, commonly used to weigh small laboratory samples, pharmaceutical formulations, and small biological specimens.
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What does ton (assay) (UK) represent?
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The UK assay ton is a traditional unit in metallurgy used for measuring ore or metal in assay analysis and is distinct from other ton units.
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Can I use this conversion for all ton units?
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No, this conversion is specific to ton (assay) (UK) and does not apply to other ton definitions like the long ton or metric tonne.
Key Terminology
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Centigram [cg]
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A metric mass unit equal to 0.01 grams, used for measuring very small masses in labs and pharmaceuticals.
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Ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]
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A traditional UK unit used in metallurgy for measuring quantities of ore or metal in assay calculations, distinct from other ton units.
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Assay
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The process of analyzing ore or metal content to determine quantity and purity.