Convert ton (assay) (US) to ton (short)
Please provide values below to convert ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)] to ton (short) [ton (US)], or Convert ton (short) to ton (assay) (US).
How to Convert Ton (Assay) (Us) to Ton (Short)
1 AT (US) = 3.2150746568628e-05 ton (US)
Example: convert 15 AT (US) to ton (US):
15 AT (US) = 15 × 3.2150746568628e-05 ton (US) = 0.00048226119852942 ton (US)
Ton (Assay) (Us) to Ton (Short) 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.
Ton (Short)
A short ton (US) is a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.1847 kilograms.
History/Origin
The short ton was developed in the United States as a standardized unit of weight for commercial and industrial use, replacing the older long ton used in Britain. It became widely adopted in the 19th and 20th centuries for measuring large quantities of goods.
Current Use
The short ton (US) is primarily used in the United States for measuring freight, commodities, and industrial materials. It is also used in some contexts for shipping and trade, especially in industries like mining, construction, and manufacturing.