Convert quarter (US) to ton (assay) (UK)
Please provide values below to convert quarter (US) [qr (US)] to ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)], or Convert ton (assay) (UK) to quarter (US).
How to Convert Quarter (Us) to Ton (Assay) (Uk)
1 qr (US) = 347.137017857143 AT (UK)
Example: convert 15 qr (US) to AT (UK):
15 qr (US) = 15 × 347.137017857143 AT (UK) = 5207.05526785714 AT (UK)
Quarter (Us) to Ton (Assay) (Uk) Conversion Table
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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.
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metals industry for assay and valuation purposes, especially in the UK and related markets, although it has largely been replaced by the metric gram and troy ounce in general commerce.