Convert ton (assay) (US) to carat
Please provide values below to convert ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)] to carat [car, ct], or Convert carat to ton (assay) (US).
1 AT (US) = 145.833333333 car, ct. To convert ton (assay) (US) to carat, multiply the value by 145.833333333; to go the other way, divide by it (1 car, ct = 0.00685714285714 AT (US)). Both units measure weight and mass and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 AT (US) = 145.833333333 car, ct
- 1 car, ct = 0.00685714285714 AT (US)
- 10 AT (US) = 1458.33333333 car, ct
- 100 AT (US) = 14583.3333333 car, ct
How to Convert Ton (Assay) (Us) to Carat
1 AT (US) = 145.833333333333 car, ct
Example: convert 15 AT (US) to car, ct:
15 AT (US) = 15 × 145.833333333333 car, ct = 2187.5 car, ct
Ton (Assay) (Us) to Carat Conversion Table
| ton (assay) (US) | carat |
|---|---|
| 1 AT (US) | 145.833333333 car, ct |
| 2 AT (US) | 291.666666667 car, ct |
| 3 AT (US) | 437.5 car, ct |
| 5 AT (US) | 729.166666667 car, ct |
| 10 AT (US) | 1458.33333333 car, ct |
| 20 AT (US) | 2916.66666667 car, ct |
| 50 AT (US) | 7291.66666667 car, ct |
| 100 AT (US) | 14583.3333333 car, ct |
| 500 AT (US) | 72916.6666667 car, ct |
| 1000 AT (US) | 145833.333333 car, ct |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ton (assay) (US) in carat?
1 ton (assay) (US) (AT (US)) = 145.833333333 carat (car, ct).
How do you convert ton (assay) (US) to carat?
Multiply the ton (assay) (US) value by 145.833333333. For example, 25 AT (US) × 145.833333333 = 3645.83333333 car, ct.
What is 10 ton (assay) (US) in carat?
10 AT (US) = 1458.33333333 car, ct.
Which unit is larger, the ton (assay) (US) or the carat?
The ton (assay) (US) is the larger unit: 1 AT (US) = 145.833333333 car, ct.