Convert quarter (UK) to ton (assay) (UK)
Please provide values below to convert quarter (UK) [qr (UK)] to ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)], or Convert ton (assay) (UK) to quarter (UK).
How to Convert Quarter (Uk) to Ton (Assay) (Uk)
1 qr (UK) = 388.79346 AT (UK)
Example: convert 15 qr (UK) to AT (UK):
15 qr (UK) = 15 × 388.79346 AT (UK) = 5831.9019 AT (UK)
Quarter (Uk) to Ton (Assay) (Uk) Conversion Table
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Quarter (Uk)
A quarter (qr) is a traditional unit of weight used in the UK, typically equal to one-quarter of a hundredweight, or 28 pounds (approximately 12.7 kilograms).
History/Origin
The quarter has historical roots in British measurement systems, originating from the need to divide larger weights into manageable parts. It was commonly used in trade and agriculture before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
Today, the quarter is largely obsolete in official measurement but may still be used informally in certain industries such as agriculture and livestock to denote weight, especially in the UK.
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metals industry for assay and valuation purposes, especially in the UK and related markets, although it has largely been replaced by the metric gram and troy ounce in general commerce.