What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms weight values from the ton (assay) (UK), a traditional unit used specifically in assaying metals, into the quarter (US), a customary mass unit used mainly in the United States for fractional hundredweight measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the mass value in ton (assay) (UK).
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Select ton (assay) (UK) as the source unit and quarter (US) as the target unit.
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Initiate the conversion to view the equivalent weight in quarter (US).
Key Features
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Converts ton (assay) (UK) values into quarter (US) units based on established industry definitions.
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Supports users in mining, metallurgy, commodity trading, and logistics scenarios.
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Facilitates interpretation and reconciliation of assay data with US customary mass units.
Examples
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10 ton (assay) (UK) equals approximately 0.028807069 quarter (US).
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100 ton (assay) (UK) converts to about 0.28807069 quarter (US).
Common Use Cases
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Reporting lab assay results of metals by converting assay ton measurements into US customary units.
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Calculating pricing for concentrates and ores using US customary weight units for contracts.
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Interpreting and converting historical assay data for resource estimation and account reconciliation.
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm unit definitions match industry-specific meanings before converting.
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Use the tool for translating assay data to US customary systems for commercial accuracy.
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Be cautious with legacy data given variations in ton (assay) (UK) definitions.
Limitations
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Ton (assay) (UK) is a specialized, non-standard unit which can differ in practical use.
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Quarter (US) applies only within the US customary system and may not suit other contexts.
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Exercise care when mixing units from different measurement systems or interpreting old data.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a ton (assay) (UK)?
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It is a traditional UK unit used in assaying to report ore or metal quantities for analysis and commercial evaluations, distinct from other tons.
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What is the US quarter (qr)?
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A quarter (US) is a mass unit equal to one quarter of a US hundredweight, commonly used in commodity pricing and freight calculations.
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Why convert ton (assay) (UK) to quarter (US)?
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To translate assay measurements into US customary units for pricing, freight costs, and reconciling historical data.
Key Terminology
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Ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]
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A traditional UK mass unit used in assaying ores to quantify metal content for commercial and analytical purposes.
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Quarter (US) [qr (US)]
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A US customary mass unit equal to one quarter of a US hundredweight, commonly used in freight and commodity pricing.
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Assaying
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The process of analyzing ore or metal to determine its content and value.