assay ton
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of assay ton
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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As stated on page 13, the assay ton for 2240 lbs. is 32.6667 grams; and for the short ton, 29.1667 grams.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
The assay ton may be any arbitrary and convenient weight, but its subdivisions must bear to it the same relations as pounds and ounces bear to the actual ton.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
Now the short ton is equal to 29,166.6 troy ounces; and the corresponding "assay ton" is got from it by replacing ounces by milligrams.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
Even if half an assay ton has been taken the only calculation needed is multiplying the milligrams by two.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
Similarly, since there are 32,666.6 ozs. troy to the ton; if we take 32.6667 grams as the assay ton, each 0.001 gram will equal 1 oz. to the ton.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
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