Convert ton (assay) (US) to gram
Please provide values below to convert ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)] to gram [g], or Convert gram to ton (assay) (US).
How to Convert Ton (Assay) (Us) to Gram
1 AT (US) = 29.1666666666667 g
Example: convert 15 AT (US) to g:
15 AT (US) = 15 × 29.1666666666667 g = 437.5 g
Ton (Assay) (Us) to Gram Conversion Table
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Ton (Assay) (Us)
The ton (assay) (US), symbolized as AT (US), is a unit of weight used primarily in the assay and precious metals industry, equivalent to 31.1034768 grams.
History/Origin
The assay ton originated in the United States as a standardized measure for precious metal content in assays, aligning with the metric system but retaining the traditional 'ton' terminology for industry consistency.
Current Use
Today, the assay ton (AT US) is used mainly in the precious metals industry for assay purposes, especially in the context of gold and silver purity measurements, and is part of weight and mass conversions within the 'Common Converters' category.
Gram
The gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.
History/Origin
The gram was originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at its maximum density. It became part of the metric system established in France and was later standardized as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960.
Current Use
The gram is widely used worldwide for measuring small masses in everyday life, science, and industry, especially in contexts like food labeling, pharmaceuticals, and laboratory measurements.