What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows you to convert mass values from hectograms, a metric unit equal to 100 grams, to the UK assay ton, a traditional and industry-specific mass unit used mainly in metal assaying and mining applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in hectograms (hg) you wish to convert.
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Select the target unit as ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)].
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Click convert to see the equivalent mass in the assay ton unit.
Key Features
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Converts between hectogram (hg) and UK ton (assay) (AT (UK)) units with a defined conversion rate.
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Supports industry-specific use for assay reporting, mining, and metallurgical calculations.
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Easy-to-use browser-based interface for quick and accurate unit transformations.
Examples
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2 hectograms equals 6.1224489796 ton (assay) (UK).
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5 hectograms equals 15.306122449 ton (assay) (UK).
Common Use Cases
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Translating metric mass measurements into the assay ton unit for ore and metal quantity reporting.
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Preparing assay certificates that report gold or silver content per ton (assay) in laboratories.
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Evaluating and pricing metal concentrates and ore shipments based on assay data.
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Interpreting historical assay documentation for resource estimation or account reconciliation.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you understand the context of using the assay ton as it differs from other ton units.
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Use the tool primarily within mining, metallurgy, or laboratory assay environments where this unit applies.
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Double-check conversion results when dealing with commercial or scientific data due to the unit's specialized nature.
Limitations
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The assay ton (UK) unit is specialized and not commonly used outside assaying and mining contexts.
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Conversions should be applied carefully as this unit has distinct meaning compared to other tons like long ton, short ton, or metric tonne.
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The precision required for assay tons is significant due to their impact on commercial and scientific calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a hectogram used for?
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A hectogram is a metric mass unit equal to 100 grams, commonly used for weighing food portions, small retail packaging, and grouped laboratory measurements.
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How is the ton (assay) (UK) different from other ton units?
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The ton (assay) (UK) is a traditional assay-specific unit used in mining and metallurgy that differs from long tons, short tons, and metric tonnes, mainly applied in ore and metal quantity reporting.
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Why convert from hectograms to ton (assay) (UK)?
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Converting from hectograms to the assay ton allows users to report and analyze ore and metal masses according to industry standards used in assay laboratories and metallurgical commerce.
Key Terminology
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Hectogram [hg]
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A metric mass unit equal to 100 grams or 0.1 kilograms, used for measuring moderate masses.
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Ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]
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A traditional UK assay ton unit used in mining and metallurgy for reporting ore or metal quantities, distinct from other ton types.