Convert decigram to ton (assay) (US)
Please provide values below to convert decigram [dg] to ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)], or Convert ton (assay) (US) to decigram.
How to Convert Decigram to Ton (Assay) (Us)
1 dg = 0.00342857142857143 AT (US)
Example: convert 15 dg to AT (US):
15 dg = 15 × 0.00342857142857143 AT (US) = 0.0514285714285714 AT (US)
Decigram to Ton (Assay) (Us) Conversion Table
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Decigram
A decigram (dg) is a unit of mass equal to one-tenth of a gram, or 0.1 grams.
History/Origin
The decigram is part of the metric system, which was developed in France in the late 18th century to standardize measurements. It has been used primarily in scientific and technical contexts to provide precise mass measurements.
Current Use
Decigrams are used in scientific, laboratory, and nutritional contexts where small mass measurements are required, although grams are more commonly used in everyday applications.
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.