What Is This Tool?
This converter facilitates the transformation of weight measurements from the UK assay ton to the US assay ton. Both units are specialized mass measures used primarily in the mining industry for assaying precious metals like gold and silver. Given the differences in these units, accurate conversion is essential for interpreting assay certificates and performing metal payment calculations.
How to Use This Tool?
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Input the mass value measured in ton (assay) (UK)
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Select the target unit as ton (assay) (US)
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Click the convert button to get the corresponding value
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Use the converted result for assay certificates or payment calculations
Key Features
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Converts between UK assay ton and US assay ton units
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Supports mining and precious metal assay related calculations
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Web-based tool accessible from any browser
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Useful for historical data reconciliation and resource estimation
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Provides industry-specific conversion relevant to ore and metal assays
Examples
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1 Ton (assay) (UK) converts approximately to 1.12 Ton (assay) (US)
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5 Ton (assay) (UK) converts approximately to 5.6 Ton (assay) (US)
Common Use Cases
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Reporting precious metal concentrations in laboratory assay certificates
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Calculating payable amounts for ore or concentrate shipments
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Interpreting and converting historical assay records
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Ensuring consistent metal pricing across UK and US jurisdictions
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Resource estimation based on assay data in mining operations
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify the assay ton standard applicable for your jurisdiction
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Use converted values to maintain consistency in metal trading contracts
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Consider modern metric units like grams per tonne for clarity
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Double-check historical data conversions to avoid misinterpretation
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Maintain clear records of conversion rates used in calculations
Limitations
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US assay ton mass has historically varied by location and practice
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Conversion may be ambiguous without specifying exact standards
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Modern assay reporting may prefer metric units to avoid confusion
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a ton (assay) (UK)?
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It is a traditional, industry-specific unit of mass used in UK assay practice to report the quantity of ore or metal, distinct from long, short tons, and metric tonnes.
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How does the US assay ton differ?
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The US assay ton is a historical mass unit used in mining and assaying, with a mass that has varied by region. Modern reports specify explicit mass units to avoid confusion.
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Why is converting between these assay tons important?
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Accurate conversion is crucial for consistent reporting, payment calculations, and interpreting assay results when dealing with UK and US assay tons.
Key Terminology
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Ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]
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A traditional UK assay unit of mass used to report ore or metal quantities in assay practice.
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Ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)]
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A historical US assay mass unit with variable exact mass, used for reporting precious-metal content.
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Assay
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A test performed to determine the content or quality of metal in ore or concentrate.