Convert Sun's mass to ton (assay) (US)
Please provide values below to convert Sun's mass [M_sun] to ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)], or Convert ton (assay) (US) to Sun's mass.
How to Convert Sun's Mass to Ton (Assay) (Us)
1 M_sun = 6.81942857142857e+31 AT (US)
Example: convert 15 M_sun to AT (US):
15 M_sun = 15 × 6.81942857142857e+31 AT (US) = 1.02291428571429e+33 AT (US)
Sun's Mass to Ton (Assay) (Us) Conversion Table
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Sun's Mass
The Sun's mass (M_sun) is a standard unit of mass used in astronomy to express the mass of other stars and celestial objects, approximately equal to 1.989 × 10^30 kilograms.
History/Origin
The concept of using the Sun's mass as a unit originated in the early 20th century as astronomers sought a convenient standard for stellar masses. It became widely adopted in astrophysics for its practicality and ease of comparison.
Current Use
Today, M_sun is commonly used in astrophysics and astronomy to describe the mass of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies, facilitating standardized communication and calculations within the scientific community.
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.