Convert ton (assay) (UK) to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to ton (assay) (UK).
How to Convert Ton (Assay) (Uk) to Kiloton (Metric)
1 AT (UK) = 3.26666666666667e-08 kt
Example: convert 15 AT (UK) to kt:
15 AT (UK) = 15 × 3.26666666666667e-08 kt = 4.9e-07 kt
Ton (Assay) (Uk) to Kiloton (Metric) 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metals industry for assay and valuation purposes, especially in the UK and related markets, although it has largely been replaced by the metric gram and troy ounce in general commerce.
Kiloton (Metric)
A kiloton (kt) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons or 1,000,000 kilograms.
History/Origin
The term 'kiloton' originated in the 20th century, primarily used in military and scientific contexts to measure large quantities of explosive energy or mass, especially in nuclear weapon yields and large-scale industrial measurements.
Current Use
Today, kilotons are commonly used to express the explosive yield of nuclear weapons, the mass of large objects, and in scientific research related to energy and mass measurements.