What Is This Tool?
This unit converter tool allows you to easily transform mass measurements from decigrams, a small SI-derived unit, into the US assay ton, a historical unit commonly used in mining for precious metal content reporting.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the mass value in decigrams in the input field
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Select decigram [dg] as the initial unit and ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)] as the target unit
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent mass in US assay tons
Key Features
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Converts weight values precisely from decigrams to US assay tons
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Supports mining and metallurgical industry measurement standards
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Includes conversion examples for quick reference
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Examples
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10 decigrams equals 0.03428571 ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)]
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50 decigrams equals 0.17142855 ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)]
Common Use Cases
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Translating small mass measurements into assay ton units for precious-metal content reports
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Contractual calculations based on metal concentration per assay ton
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Converting historical assay data to modern measurement standards for resource analysis
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm the exact definition of the US assay ton used in your jurisdiction or dataset before converting
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Use this conversion primarily within mining, metallurgical, or assay-related contexts
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Carefully check the scale when converting between very small units like decigram and larger assay ton units
Limitations
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The mass of the US assay ton varies by location and time, so conversions may differ accordingly
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Decigram units measure extremely small masses relative to the assay ton, which may affect rounding
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This tool is specialized for precious metal and mining applications; it may not apply well to general mass conversions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a decigram?
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A decigram is a unit of mass equal to one tenth of a gram, used for measuring very small weights with greater precision.
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What is the US assay ton?
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The US assay ton is a historical unit used in mining to standardize samples for precious metal content reporting, though its exact mass varies by jurisdiction.
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Why should I convert decigrams to US assay tons?
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Converting helps report and compare precious metal content accurately in mining and metallurgical fields using accepted assay ton standards.
Key Terminology
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Decigram (dg)
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An SI-derived mass unit equal to one tenth of a gram, used for precise measurements of small masses.
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US assay ton (AT)
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A historical mining unit defining standard sample mass for precious metal assay reporting, varying by jurisdiction.