What Is This Tool?
This unit converter enables users to transform measurements from stone (US), a traditional British mass unit, to ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)], an industry-specific unit used in assaying precious metals and ores. It simplifies the process of translating body, commodity, and ore weights into assay-relevant values for analytical and commercial purposes.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value in stone (US) in the input field
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Select stone (US) 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 value in ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]
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Use the provided examples as a reference for conversion expectations
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Apply the converted values for assay reporting or historical weight analysis
Key Features
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Converts weight from stone (US) to ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)] accurately
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Supports historical and industry-specific measurement units
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Browser-based and easy to use without needing specialized software
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Provides clear examples for understanding conversions
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Facilitates ore assay result interpretation and pricing calculations
Examples
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2 stone (US) equals 347.1370178572 ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]
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0.5 stone (US) equals 86.7842544643 ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]
Common Use Cases
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Reporting human body weight informally in the UK and Ireland when stone values are encountered
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Converting historical or agricultural commodity weights into assay-relevant values
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Translating stone-based weights into assay tons for evaluating ore or metal content
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Supporting ore pricing and payable metal calculations in the mining industry
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Reconciling historical assay records for resource estimation or commercial accounting
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify unit contexts since the stone (US) is mainly a British measure and uncommon in the U.S.
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Use the assay ton (UK) only within relevant assay or metallurgical industry contexts
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Avoid confusion with other tons such as the long ton or short ton since assay tons differ
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Refer to official assay certificates or records when applying conversions
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Use the tool for initial conversions but confirm critical values during commercial or scientific evaluation
Limitations
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The stone (US) is rarely used in U.S. settings, limiting user familiarity
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The assay ton (UK) is specialized and not interchangeable with other ton units
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Precision is crucial in assay calculations, so rounding might affect results
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This converter does not accommodate other weight units outside those specified
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Contextual understanding is necessary to apply assay ton conversions correctly
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a stone (US) unit used for?
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The stone (US) is a traditional British unit equal to 14 pounds, often used for reporting human body weight, historical livestock weights, and converting imperial weights to metric units.
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How is the ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)] different from other tons?
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The assay ton (UK) is an industry-specific unit used in assaying ore and metals, distinct from long ton, short ton, or metric tonne, tailored for lab and commercial assay calculations.
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Why should I be cautious when converting between stone (US) and ton (assay) (UK)?
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Because the stone (US) is uncommon in some regions and the assay ton is specialized, users need to ensure correct contextual use to avoid misinterpretation or errors in valuation.
Key Terminology
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Stone (US)
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A traditional British unit of mass equal to 14 avoirdupois pounds, used historically for body and commodity weight measurements.
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Ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]
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An industry-specific UK unit of mass used in assaying ore and metals, distinct from other ton units, used for analytical and commercial calculations.
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Assay
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A process or report measuring the quantity of metal or ore content for evaluating resource value.