Convert ton (long) to ton (assay) (UK)

Please provide values below to convert ton (long) [ton (UK)] to ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)], or Convert ton (assay) (UK) to ton (long).




How to Convert Ton (Long) to Ton (Assay) (Uk)

1 ton (UK) = 31103.4768 AT (UK)

Example: convert 15 ton (UK) to AT (UK):
15 ton (UK) = 15 Γ— 31103.4768 AT (UK) = 466552.152 AT (UK)


Ton (Long) to Ton (Assay) (Uk) Conversion Table

ton (long) ton (assay) (UK)

Ton (Long)

A long ton, also known as the imperial ton or UK ton, is a unit of weight equal to 2,240 pounds or 1,016.0469 kilograms.

History/Origin

The long ton originated in the United Kingdom as a standard measurement for large quantities of goods and materials, particularly in shipping and trade, during the 19th century. It was used alongside other imperial units before the adoption of the metric system.

Current Use

Today, the long ton is primarily used in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries for measuring large quantities of freight, cargo, and in certain industrial contexts. It is less common internationally, having been largely replaced by the metric ton (tonne).


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metals industry for assay and valuation purposes, especially in the UK and related markets, although it has largely been replaced by the metric gram and troy ounce in general commerce.



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