What Is This Tool?
This converter helps you transform values measured in ton (assay) (UK), a traditional mass unit used in assaying precious metals, into the metric ton, a global standard weighing exactly 1,000 kilograms. It is designed for use in mining, metallurgy, commerce, and environmental reporting.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the amount in ton (assay) (UK) that you want to convert.
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Select ton (assay) (UK) as the input and ton (metric) as the output unit.
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Click convert to get the corresponding value in metric tons.
Key Features
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Converts from ton (assay) (UK) to metric ton precisely using industry-defined rates.
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Browser-based and simple to use for assay and mass data standardization.
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Supports conversion for assay reporting, resource estimation, and commercial use.
Examples
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1000 Ton (assay) (UK) equals 0.0326667 Ton (metric).
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500 Ton (assay) (UK) equals 0.01633335 Ton (metric).
Common Use Cases
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Standardizing assay-derived ore and metal mass data for commercial reporting.
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Converting precious metal assay results into metric tons for shipping documentation.
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Reconciling historical assay records for resource estimation in mining projects.
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm the unit type to avoid confusion between assay ton and other ton units.
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Use the conversion for commercial and environmental reporting compliance.
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Be cautious when interpreting older assay data due to possible precision variations.
Limitations
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Ton (assay) (UK) is a legacy unit that may be unfamiliar to some users.
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Precision can vary depending on assay procedure and historical contexts.
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Conversions assume exact multiples but rounding might be needed for practical use.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does ton (assay) (UK) represent?
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It is a traditional UK unit used in assaying to report ore or metal quantities, distinct from other ton units.
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Why convert ton (assay) (UK) to metric ton?
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Conversion standardizes assay mass values into the globally recognized metric ton unit, aiding reporting and trade.
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Is the ton (assay) (UK) the same as a long ton or short ton?
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No, the assay ton is specific to assay practices and differs from the long and short ton units.
Key Terminology
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Ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]
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A UK-specific mass unit used in assaying precious metals, distinct from long, short, and metric tons.
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Ton (metric) [t]
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A mass unit equal to exactly 1,000 kilograms, commonly used worldwide.
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Assay
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A procedure for analyzing the content or quality of ore or metal samples.