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Convert Carat (metric) to Ton (assay) (UK)

Convert carats (metric) to tons (assay) (uk) instantly. 1 carat (metric) = 0.006122449 ton (assay) (uk) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Ton (assay) (UK) to Carat (metric) converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
Mass and Weight category 2 min read Published Last reviewed Updated

Units explained

Troy & Apothecary

Carat (metric)

What is a carat (metric)?

The metric carat (ct) equals exactly 200 milligrams (0.0002 kg).

Origin of the carat (metric)

From Arabic 'qirat' and Greek 'keration', the carob seed once used as a counterweight.

Where it is used

The worldwide standard for gemstone and diamond mass.

When and where it was developed

The metric carat was fixed at 200 mg internationally in 1907.

Force / Engineering

Ton (assay) (UK)

What is a ton (assay) (uk)?

The assay ton (UK) equals about 32.667 grams, the long-ton analog of the assay ton.

Origin of the ton (assay) (uk)

The long-ton version of the assay-ton convenience unit.

Where it is used

Ore assaying in long-ton (imperial) contexts.

When and where it was developed

Adopted in assay laboratories using the long ton.

Carat (metric) to Ton (assay) (UK) conversion formula

The relationship between carats (metric) and tons (assay) (uk):

1 ct = 0.006122449 AT
1 AT = 163.3333335 ct

To convert carats (metric) to tons (assay) (uk), multiply the value in carats (metric) by 0.006122449. To reverse, multiply tons (assay) (uk) by 163.3333335.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in tons (assay) (uk) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Ton (assay) (UK) to Carat (metric) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert carats (metric) to tons (assay) (uk)

  1. Write down the value in carats (metric) (ct).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.006122449.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in tons (assay) (uk) (AT).
  4. To reverse, multiply the ton (assay) (uk) value by 163.3333335.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 ct to AT:
1 × 0.006122449 = 0.006122449 AT

Example 2 — Convert 100 ct to AT:
100 × 0.006122449 = 0.6122448973 AT

Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness

A 500-carat (metric) sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to tons (assay) (uk) aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.

500 ct × 0.006122449 = 3.0612244867 AT

Real-world example — Packaging gauge

A 4-carat (metric) plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from carats (metric) to tons (assay) (uk) is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.

4 ct × 0.006122449 = 0.0244897959 AT

Carat (metric) to Ton (assay) (UK) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting carats (metric) to tons (assay) (uk):

Carat (metric) [ct]Ton (assay) (UK) [AT]
0.016.122449e-5
0.10.0006122449
10.006122449
20.0122448979
30.0183673469
40.0244897959
50.0306122449
100.0612244897
200.1224489795
300.1836734692
400.2448979589
500.3061224487
1000.6122448973
5003.0612244867
10006.1224489733

Frequently asked questions

How many tons (assay) (uk) is 1 carat (metric)?
1 carat (metric) equals 0.006122449 ton (assay) (uk).
How do I convert carats (metric) to tons (assay) (uk)?
Multiply the value in carats (metric) by 0.006122449 to get tons (assay) (uk).
How do I convert tons (assay) (uk) back to carats (metric)?
Multiply the value in tons (assay) (uk) by 163.3333335, or use the Ton (assay) (UK) to Carat (metric) converter.
How many tons (assay) (uk) is 100 carats (metric)?
100 carats (metric) equals 0.6122448973 tons (assay) (uk), because 100 × 0.006122449 = 0.6122448973.

Convert Carat (metric) to other weight units

Show all Carat (metric) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Carat (metric) to Attogram (ag) Carat (metric) to Femtogram (fg) Carat (metric) to Picogram (pg) Carat (metric) to Nanogram (ng) Carat (metric) to Microgram (µg) Carat (metric) to Milligram (mg) Carat (metric) to Centigram (cg) Carat (metric) to Decigram (dg) Carat (metric) to Gram (g) Carat (metric) to Dekagram (dag) Carat (metric) to Hectogram (hg) Carat (metric) to Kilogram (kg) Carat (metric) to Quintal (metric) (q) Carat (metric) to Metric Ton (t) Carat (metric) to Gigagram (Gg) Carat (metric) to Teragram (Tg) Carat (metric) to Petagram (Pg) Carat (metric) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Carat (metric) to Grain (gr) Carat (metric) to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Carat (metric) to Ounce (oz) Carat (metric) to Pound (lb) Carat (metric) to Clove (clove) Carat (metric) to Stone (US) (st) Carat (metric) to Stone (UK) (st) Carat (metric) to Quarter (US) (qr) Carat (metric) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Carat (metric) to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Carat (metric) to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Carat (metric) to Wey (wey) Carat (metric) to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Carat (metric) to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Carat (metric) to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (9 units)
Carat (metric) to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Carat (metric) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Carat (metric) to Pennyweight (dwt) Carat (metric) to Momme (mom) Carat (metric) to Mace (mace) Carat (metric) to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Carat (metric) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Carat (metric) to Tael (tael) Carat (metric) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Carat (metric) to Ratti (ratti) Carat (metric) to Masha (masha) Carat (metric) to Tola (tola) Carat (metric) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Carat (metric) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Carat (metric) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Carat (metric) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Carat (metric) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Carat (metric) to Muon Mass (mµ) Carat (metric) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Carat (metric) to Proton Mass (mp) Carat (metric) to Neutron Mass (mn) Carat (metric) to Deuteron Mass (md) Carat (metric) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Carat (metric) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Carat (metric) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Carat (metric) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Carat (metric) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Carat (metric) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Carat (metric) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Carat (metric) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Carat (metric) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Carat (metric) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Carat (metric) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Carat (metric) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Carat (metric) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Carat (metric) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Carat (metric) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Carat (metric) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Carat (metric) to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Carat (metric) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Carat (metric) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Carat (metric) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Carat (metric) to Poundal (pdl) Carat (metric) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Carat (metric) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Carat (metric) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Carat (metric) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 ct = 0.006122449 AT) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.