What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms mass values from the US assay ton, a historical mining measure, into dekagrams, a metric mass unit. It supports translating assay reports and historical data into modern metric terms for various practical uses.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)] that you want to convert
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Select the target unit as dekagram [dag]
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in dekagrams
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Review the conversion results and use them for assay or reporting purposes
Key Features
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Converts US assay tons (AT) to metric dekagrams smoothly
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Supports assay-related and historical mining mass unit conversions
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick calculations
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Facilitates precise reporting of precious-metal content in metric units
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Includes example conversions for better understanding
Examples
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5 ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)] equals 14.583335 dekagram [dag]
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0.5 ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)] equals 1.4583335 dekagram [dag]
Common Use Cases
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Reporting precious-metal content on assay certificates using metric units
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Performing contractual metal content calculations based on assay tons
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Converting historical assay data for comparison with modern measurements
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Weighing food ingredients where dekagram units are standard
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Translating mining data into metric references for scientific research
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify if the ton (assay) value aligns with jurisdiction-specific definitions before converting
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Use this tool mainly for assay-related measurements rather than broad mass conversions
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Check fractional results carefully, as dekagram values can be non-intuitive when converted from assay tons
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Apply the conversion formula consistently for transparent reporting
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Reference this converter when dealing with historical or metallurgical data for accuracy
Limitations
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The ton (assay) varies historically by jurisdiction, causing potential ambiguity in exact mass
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Dekagram represents a smaller mass, leading to fractional and less intuitive conversion results
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This conversion suits assay and mining data contexts, not general mass measurement needs
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the ton (assay) (US) used for?
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It is a historical mining mass unit primarily used for reporting precious-metal concentrations and assay certificates.
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How many dekagrams equal one ton (assay) (US)?
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One ton (assay) (US) equals approximately 2.916667 dekagrams.
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Can this converter be used for general mass conversions?
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No, it is specifically designed for assay-related mass units and may not suit general mass conversion purposes.
Key Terminology
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Ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)]
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A historical mining mass unit used to define standard sample mass for reporting precious-metal content, with varying exact mass depending on jurisdiction.
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Dekagram [dag]
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A metric mass unit equal to 10 grams, formed by the deka- prefix applied to the gram, used for measuring small everyday masses.