What Is This Tool?
This tool converts mass measurements from the ton (assay) (UK), a traditional unit used in assaying ore and metals, into tonnes, a widely accepted metric unit. It helps standardize assay data for commercial, industrial, and environmental applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value measured in ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]
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Select the input (ton assay UK) and output unit (tonne [t])
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Click convert to see the equivalent mass in tonnes
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Use the results for reporting, commercial, or scientific purposes
Key Features
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Converts ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)] to metric tonnes [t] accurately using industry-recognized rates
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Supports assay-related mass measurement translation for mining and metallurgy sectors
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Suitable for standardizing reports in shipping, freight, and environmental contexts
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Browser-based, easy to use with no installation needed
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Includes clear examples demonstrating typical conversions
Examples
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10 Ton (assay) (UK) equals 0.000326667 tonnes
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100 Ton (assay) (UK) equals 0.00326667 tonnes
Common Use Cases
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Reporting gold or silver quantities per assay ton in lab certificates
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Calculating metal prices for concentrate or ore shipments
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Interpreting historical assay data for resource assessments
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Measuring bulk cargo mass in shipping and freight
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Quantifying industrial material production in tonnes
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Reporting environmental emissions related to mining activities
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm that the ton unit used matches the assay ton (UK) definition
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Use the converter to unify assay data with metric reporting standards
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Verify values especially when reconciling historical assay records
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Apply this conversion to ensure consistency in commercial transactions
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Understand that assay ton is distinct from long ton, short ton, and metric tonne
Limitations
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Assay ton (UK) is a specialized, non-standard unit which may cause confusion if mixed with other ton units
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Precision depends on the original assay measurements and commercial rounding
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Conversion assumes the user understands the specific meaning of assay ton within the industry context
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the ton (assay) (UK) used for?
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It is a traditional mass unit used in assaying ore or metals for analytical and commercial calculations in mining and metallurgy.
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How does a tonne differ from a ton (assay) (UK)?
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The tonne is a metric unit equal to 1,000 kilograms, while the ton (assay) (UK) is a specialized unit used in assay practice and distinct from other tons.
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Why convert from ton (assay) (UK) to tonnes?
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Conversion helps translate industry-specific assay weights into standardized metric units appropriate for reporting, shipping, and trade.
Key Terminology
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Ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]
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A traditional unit of mass used in assaying ore or metals, distinct from other ton units, common in UK assay practices.
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Tonne [t]
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A metric unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms, widely used for reporting large masses in science and industry.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate the mass in ton (assay) (UK) to tonnes, specifically 1 Ton (assay) (UK) = 0.0000326667 Tonnes.