Convert ton (assay) (UK) to exagram
Please provide values below to convert ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)] to exagram [Eg], or Convert exagram to ton (assay) (UK).
How to Convert Ton (Assay) (Uk) to Exagram
1 AT (UK) = 3.26666666666667e-17 Eg
Example: convert 15 AT (UK) to Eg:
15 AT (UK) = 15 × 3.26666666666667e-17 Eg = 4.9e-16 Eg
Ton (Assay) (Uk) to Exagram 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metals industry for assay and valuation purposes, especially in the UK and related markets, although it has largely been replaced by the metric gram and troy ounce in general commerce.
Exagram
An exagram (Eg) is a unit of mass equal to 10^18 grams, used to measure extremely large quantities of mass.
History/Origin
The exagram is a relatively recent addition to the metric system, introduced to facilitate the measurement of very large masses in scientific and industrial contexts, aligning with the SI prefixes for large units.
Current Use
Exagrams are primarily used in scientific research, astronomy, and large-scale industrial applications to quantify massive amounts of material or celestial bodies.