Convert assarion (Biblical Roman) to quintal (metric)
Please provide values below to convert assarion (Biblical Roman) [assarion] to quintal (metric) [cwt], or Convert quintal (metric) to assarion (Biblical Roman).
How to Convert Assarion (Biblical Roman) to Quintal (Metric)
1 assarion = 2.4e-06 cwt
Example: convert 15 assarion to cwt:
15 assarion = 15 × 2.4e-06 cwt = 3.6e-05 cwt
Assarion (Biblical Roman) to Quintal (Metric) Conversion Table
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Assarion (Biblical Roman)
The assarion was a small Roman bronze or copper coin used in ancient times, often as a unit of weight and currency.
History/Origin
Originating in the Roman Empire, the assarion was used during the late Republic and early Imperial periods, primarily in the Eastern provinces. It served both as a monetary unit and a standard for measuring small weights.
Current Use
The assarion is no longer in use today. It is primarily of historical interest and is referenced in studies of ancient Roman economy and numismatics.
Quintal (Metric)
A quintal (metric) is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms.
History/Origin
The metric quintal originated in France in the 19th century as a standard unit of mass for trade and agriculture, replacing older local units. It is part of the metric system established during the French Revolution.
Current Use
The metric quintal is used primarily in agriculture and trade in some countries to measure large quantities of produce, though its use is less common today with the widespread adoption of the kilogram as the standard unit of mass.