Convert ton (assay) (UK) to stone (UK)
Please provide values below to convert ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)] to stone (UK) [st (UK)], or Convert stone (UK) to ton (assay) (UK).
How to Convert Ton (Assay) (Uk) to Stone (Uk)
1 AT (UK) = 0.00514411945098048 st (UK)
Example: convert 15 AT (UK) to st (UK):
15 AT (UK) = 15 × 0.00514411945098048 st (UK) = 0.0771617917647071 st (UK)
Ton (Assay) (Uk) to Stone (Uk) 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metals industry for assay and valuation purposes, especially in the UK and related markets, although it has largely been replaced by the metric gram and troy ounce in general commerce.
Stone (Uk)
A stone (st) is a British unit of weight equal to 14 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used for measuring body weight.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a practical unit of weight for trade and commerce. Its use has persisted in the UK for measuring human body weight, despite the metric system's adoption elsewhere.
Current Use
Today, the stone is still commonly used in the UK and Ireland for personal weight measurement, especially in the context of health and fitness, although it is largely replaced by kilograms in official and international contexts.