Convert ton (assay) (UK) to carat
Please provide values below to convert ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)] to carat [car, ct], or Convert carat to ton (assay) (UK).
How to Convert Ton (Assay) (Uk) to Carat
1 AT (UK) = 163.333333333333 car, ct
Example: convert 15 AT (UK) to car, ct:
15 AT (UK) = 15 × 163.333333333333 car, ct = 2450 car, ct
Ton (Assay) (Uk) to Carat 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metals industry for assay and valuation purposes, especially in the UK and related markets, although it has largely been replaced by the metric gram and troy ounce in general commerce.
Carat
A carat is a unit of mass used to measure gemstones and pearls, equal to 200 milligrams.
History/Origin
The carat originated from the carob seed, which was historically used as a counterweight in balance scales due to its uniform weight. The term has been used since the 16th century to measure precious stones.
Current Use
Today, the carat is primarily used in the jewelry industry to specify the weight of diamonds and other gemstones, with 1 carat equaling 0.2 grams.