Convert ton (assay) (UK) to stone (US)
Please provide values below to convert ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)] to stone (US) [st (US)], or Convert stone (US) to ton (assay) (UK).
How to Convert Ton (Assay) (Uk) to Stone (Us)
1 AT (UK) = 0.00514411945098048 st (US)
Example: convert 15 AT (UK) to st (US):
15 AT (UK) = 15 × 0.00514411945098048 st (US) = 0.0771617917647071 st (US)
Ton (Assay) (Uk) to Stone (Us) Conversion Table
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Ton (Assay) (Uk)
The ton (assay) (UK), symbol AT (UK), is a traditional unit of weight used primarily for precious metals, equivalent to 31.1034768 grams.
History/Origin
The assay ton originated in the United Kingdom as a standard measure for precious metals, particularly gold and silver, used in assay processes and trading. It has historical roots in the British imperial system and was standardized for trade and assay purposes.
Current Use
Today, the assay ton (UK) is mainly used in the precious metals industry for assay and valuation purposes, especially in the UK and related markets, although it has largely been replaced by the metric gram and troy ounce in general commerce.
Stone (Us)
A stone (st) is a unit of weight primarily used in the United States, equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a convenient weight measure for trade and commerce. Its value varied regionally before standardization, and it has been used historically for measuring human body weight and other goods.
Current Use
Today, the stone is mainly used in the UK and Ireland for body weight measurement, while in the United States, it is rarely used and often replaced by pounds or kilograms in most contexts.