What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms mass quantities from kilograms, the universal SI base unit, into the UK assay ton, a traditional unit employed in assay labs and mining sectors to express ore and metal weights specific to precious metals analyses.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the mass value in kilograms.
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Select kilogram as the input unit and UK assay ton as the output unit.
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Click convert to see the mass expressed in ton (assay) (UK).
Key Features
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Converts between kilogram (kg) and UK assay ton (AT) with clear conversion rates.
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Supports assay and metallurgy industry-specific measurement needs.
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Browser-based and simple user interface for quick conversions.
Examples
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2 kilograms equals 61.224489796 ton (assay) (UK).
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0.5 kilogram equals 15.306122449 ton (assay) (UK).
Common Use Cases
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Reporting precious metal quantities per assay ton on laboratory certificates.
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Calculating payable metals and pricing based on assay ton weights in concentrate shipments.
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Interpreting historical assay data for resource estimation and account reconciliation.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify you are using the UK assay ton unit, as it is distinct from other ton units.
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Use this tool specifically for assay and metallurgy-related conversions.
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Double-check assay measurement values to avoid errors in commercial calculations.
Limitations
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The UK assay ton differs from long ton, short ton, and metric tonne units.
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Precision may be affected by assay reporting variability and rounding.
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This unit is mainly relevant within assay sectors and not widely used outside them.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a kilogram?
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A kilogram (kg) is the SI base unit of mass used globally to quantify the amount of matter in an object.
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What is the UK assay ton used for?
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The UK assay ton is a traditional mass unit used in precious metal assaying and commerce to report ore or metal quantities.
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Is the UK assay ton the same as other ton units?
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No, it is distinct from long tons, short tons, and metric tonnes and used primarily in assay contexts.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram (kg)
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The SI base unit of mass representing the amount of matter in an object.
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Ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]
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A traditional UK unit of mass used in assaying to report metal quantities specific to precious metal industry practices.