Convert ton (assay) (US) to milligram
Please provide values below to convert ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)] to milligram [mg], or Convert milligram to ton (assay) (US).
How to Convert Ton (Assay) (Us) to Milligram
1 AT (US) = 29166.6666666667 mg
Example: convert 15 AT (US) to mg:
15 AT (US) = 15 × 29166.6666666667 mg = 437500 mg
Ton (Assay) (Us) to Milligram Conversion Table
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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.
Milligram
A milligram (mg) is a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram.
History/Origin
The milligram has been used in scientific and medical contexts for precise measurement of small quantities, especially in pharmacology and chemistry, with its origins linked to the metric system established in the 18th century.
Current Use
Today, the milligram is widely used in pharmaceuticals, nutrition, and scientific research to measure small amounts of substances accurately.