What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to transform weight values from the UK hundredweight, an imperial bulk mass unit, into the ton (assay) (UK), a specialized unit used for ore and metal assay reporting. It is especially useful for mining, metallurgy, and commercial trading applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value in hundredweight (UK)
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Select the target unit as ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent value
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Use the result for assay reporting or commercial calculations
Key Features
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Converts between hundredweight (UK) and ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)] units
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Supports industry-specific mass units used in mining and assaying
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions
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Helps translate historical and commercial mass figures
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Provides clear conversion examples for reference
Examples
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1 hundredweight (UK) equals 1555.17384 ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]
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2 hundredweight (UK) equals 3110.34768 ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]
Common Use Cases
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Historical and commercial pricing of agricultural commodities in UK markets
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Freight and shipping mass measurements in imperial units
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Laboratory assay certificates reporting gold or silver per assay ton
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Calculating payable metal amounts for concentrate or ore shipments
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Interpreting historical assay records for resource estimation
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the unit type to avoid confusion with other 'ton' units
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Use the tool for specialized assay and metallurgical calculations only
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Refer to assay lab reports to confirm unit conventions
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Double-check conversions when handling legal or engineering documents
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Understand the difference between hundredweight (UK) and assay ton units
Limitations
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The assay ton is a convention specific to ore assay and differs from long tons or metric tonnes
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Units represent different industry contexts and purposes, so conversions require context
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Avoid direct equivalence with other ton units without clarification to prevent errors
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a hundredweight (UK)?
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The UK hundredweight, also called the long hundredweight, is an imperial unit of mass equal to 112 avoirdupois pounds or approximately 50.802 kilograms, typically used in British commercial and engineering contexts.
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What is a ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]?
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A ton (assay) (UK) is an industry-specific unit of mass used in assaying to report quantities of ore or metal, distinct from long tons, short tons, or metric tonnes.
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Can I use this conversion to equate assay tons to long tons?
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No, the assay ton differs from the long ton and other ton units; this conversion is intended specifically for assay-related measurements and should not be confused with standard tonnage units.
Key Terminology
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Hundredweight (UK)
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An imperial unit of mass equal to 112 avoirdupois pounds, used historically and commercially in the UK.
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Ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]
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A traditional unit of mass used in assaying to quantify ore or metal, distinct from standard ton units.
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Assaying
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The process of analyzing ore or metal to determine its composition and value.