Convert ton (assay) (US) to pound (troy or apothecary)
Please provide values below to convert ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)] to pound (troy or apothecary) [lb t], or Convert pound (troy or apothecary) to ton (assay) (US).
How to Convert Ton (Assay) (Us) to Pound (Troy Or Apothecary)
1 AT (US) = 0.0781441756876374 lb t
Example: convert 15 AT (US) to lb t:
15 AT (US) = 15 × 0.0781441756876374 lb t = 1.17216263531456 lb t
Ton (Assay) (Us) to Pound (Troy Or Apothecary) 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.
Pound (Troy Or Apothecary)
A pound (troy or apothecary) is a unit of weight used primarily for precious metals and gemstones, equivalent to 12 ounces or approximately 373 grams.
History/Origin
The troy pound originated in the medieval French town of Troyes, historically used in the trade of precious metals and gemstones. The apothecary pound was used in pharmacy for weighing medicines and ingredients. Both units have roots in medieval European systems of measurement.
Current Use
The troy pound is still used in the precious metals industry, especially for gold, silver, and gemstones. The apothecary pound is largely obsolete but may still be referenced in historical contexts or traditional practices.