What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms weight measurements from grams to the UK assay ton, a specialized unit for assaying ore and metal quantities used primarily in mining and metallurgical applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in grams you wish to convert
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Select 'gram [g]' as the source unit and 'ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]' as the target unit
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Execute the conversion to obtain the equivalent mass in UK assay tons
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Use results for assay reporting, pricing, or resource estimation
Key Features
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Converts from the SI-derived gram unit to the UK assay ton specific to assay practice
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Utilizes an industry-recognized conversion rate tailored for analytical and commercial assay calculations
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Supports conversions relevant for mining, metallurgy, and historical resource estimation
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Easy-to-use interface for accurate unit transformation
Examples
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10 grams converts to 0.306122449 ton (assay) (UK)
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50 grams converts to 1.530612245 ton (assay) (UK)
Common Use Cases
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Reporting gold or silver quantities per assay ton in laboratory certificates
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Calculating payable metal amounts and pricing for ore shipments
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Interpreting historical assay records for resource estimation
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Converting precise small-scale mass measurements for mining and metallurgy analyses
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm unit selection carefully to avoid confusion with other ton units
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Use this converter primarily for assay-related mass calculations
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Double-check output values when applying to large-scale resource estimations
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Understand the specific context in which assay tons are used for accurate reporting
Limitations
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The assay ton (UK) is a specialized unit limited to assaying industries
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It differs from other ton units like long ton, short ton, and metric tonne
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Precision can be affected by rounding when converting very large masses
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a gram?
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A gram is an SI-derived unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram, used for measuring small masses in science, engineering, and everyday contexts.
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What is the ton (assay) (UK)?
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The UK assay ton is a traditional unit used in assaying to report ore or metal quantities for analytical and commercial calculations, distinct from other types of tons.
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Why is it important to distinguish the assay ton from other ton units?
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Because the assay ton differs from long ton, short ton, and metric tonne, confusing them may lead to errors in commercial calculations and resource estimations.
Key Terminology
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Gram [g]
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An SI-derived unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram, used for measuring relatively small masses.
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Ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]
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A UK-specific unit of mass used in assaying ore and metals, distinct from other traditional ton units, important for analytical and commercial calculations in mining.
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Assaying
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The practice of analyzing ore or metal samples to determine the content and quality of precious metals for reporting and commercial purposes.