What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to convert mass values from centigrams, which represent small amounts, to US assay tons, a unit historically used in precious metal assay reporting and ore valuation.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the mass value in centigrams into the input field.
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Select centigram as the starting unit and ton (assay) (US) as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent mass in US assay tons.
Key Features
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Supports conversion from centigram to US assay ton (AT US).
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Ideal for mining, metallurgy, and precious metal assay applications.
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Provides quick and straightforward mass unit transformation for laboratory and commercial use.
Examples
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Convert 10 centigrams to ton (assay) (US): 10 × 0.0003428571 = 0.003428571 tons.
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Convert 50 centigrams to ton (assay) (US): 50 × 0.0003428571 = 0.017142855 tons.
Common Use Cases
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Weighing small laboratory samples or reagents expressed in centigrams.
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Reporting gold or silver content in 'ounces per assay ton' for precious metal certificates.
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Converting historical assay data to modern units for resource estimation.
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Calculating metal content for contractual settlements based on assay ton measurements.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you understand the specific assay ton definition used in your jurisdiction to avoid conversion ambiguity.
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Use precise input values since assays often require accurate mass reporting.
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Cross-verify conversion results when dealing with historical or jurisdiction-specific assay ton units.
Limitations
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The exact mass of the US assay ton varies historically by jurisdiction and practice, potentially affecting conversion accuracy.
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Conversions from centigrams to assay tons involve very small decimal numbers requiring careful calculation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a centigram used for?
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A centigram measures small masses, often used in laboratories, pharmaceutical compounding, and small biological specimens.
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Why does the US assay ton have variable mass?
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The US assay ton's exact mass has historically differed depending on jurisdiction and practice, which is why modern reporting specifies explicit units.
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Can this tool convert other weight units?
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This specific tool focuses on converting centigrams to US assay tons related to precious metal assay reporting.
Key Terminology
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Centigram [cg]
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A metric unit of mass equal to one hundredth of a gram, used for measuring very small masses.
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Ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)]
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A historical mass unit used in mining to define sample masses for precious metal content, varying by location and practice.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate one unit of measurement to another; here, 1 centigram equals 0.0003428571 US assay tons.