What Is This Tool?
This tool converts weight and mass values from exagram units, which represent extremely large masses, into UK ton (assay) units commonly used in mining and metallurgy for ore and metal assay reporting.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the mass value in exagram units you wish to convert.
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Select exagram (Eg) as the source unit and ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)] as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent mass in ton (assay) (UK).
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Review the results to assist with assay reporting or metal valuation.
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Use example values as a guide for large mass conversions.
Key Features
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Converts from exagram (Eg), an SI-derived unit representing 10^18 grams, to UK ton (assay) (AT (UK)) units.
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Facilitates translation of large scientific mass measurements into industry-specific assay tons.
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Supports practical applications in mining, metallurgical assay testing, and historical resource analysis.
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Browser-based and simple to use with clear input and output fields.
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Includes example conversions to demonstrate usage.
Examples
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1 Eg equals 30612244897960000 AT (UK).
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0.5 Eg equals 15306122448980000 AT (UK).
Common Use Cases
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Expressing very large astronomical or planetary-scale masses in mass units relevant to industry practice.
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Reporting gold or silver content per assay ton on laboratory assay certificates.
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Calculating payable metal amounts and pricing for concentrate or ore shipments in mining operations.
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Converting historical assay data for resource evaluation and commercial accounting purposes.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure accurate entry of large mass values to prevent numerical errors during conversion.
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Understand that the ton (assay) (UK) is distinct from other ton units and should not be confused with them.
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Use this tool to facilitate communication between scientific measurements and mining industry standards.
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Cross-check converted values especially when used for critical commercial decisions or resource estimation.
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Refer to example conversions to gain confidence in using the tool.
Limitations
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The ton (assay) (UK) differs from long ton, short ton, and metric tonne and is a specialized unit.
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Converting extremely large masses involves very high numbers and should be done carefully to avoid numerical mistakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an exagram used for?
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An exagram is a very large unit of mass used to express masses of astronomical bodies or extremely large-scale quantities.
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How does the UK ton (assay) differ from other tons?
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The UK ton (assay) is a specialized unit used in assaying and metal valuation, distinct from long ton, short ton, and metric tonne units.
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Why convert from exagram to ton (assay) (UK)?
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Converting from exagram to ton (assay) (UK) allows for practical and industry-specific reporting of large mass measurements in mining and metallurgy.
Key Terminology
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Exagram (Eg)
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An SI-derived mass unit equal to 10^18 grams, used for expressing very large masses.
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Ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]
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A traditional UK unit of mass used in assaying ore and metal for analytical and commercial measurement.
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Assay
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The process of analyzing ore or metal content to determine quality and quantity for commercial purposes.