Convert ton (assay) (US) to quarter (US)
Please provide values below to convert ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)] to quarter (US) [qr (US)], or Convert quarter (US) to ton (assay) (US).
How to Convert Ton (Assay) (Us) to Quarter (Us)
1 AT (US) = 0.00257205972549024 qr (US)
Example: convert 15 AT (US) to qr (US):
15 AT (US) = 15 × 0.00257205972549024 qr (US) = 0.0385808958823536 qr (US)
Ton (Assay) (Us) to Quarter (Us) 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.
Quarter (Us)
A quarter (US) is a unit of weight equal to one-fourth of a pound, commonly used in measuring precious metals and other small quantities.
History/Origin
The quarter originated from the traditional British weight system and was adopted in the United States as a subdivision of the pound. It has historically been used in commerce and trade for precise measurements.
Current Use
Today, the quarter is primarily used in the United States for measuring precious metals, jewelry, and small quantities of certain commodities. It is part of the customary units in the 'Weight and Mass' category within common converters.