Convert assarion (Biblical Roman) to slug
Please provide values below to convert assarion (Biblical Roman) [assarion] to slug [slug], or Convert slug to assarion (Biblical Roman).
How to Convert Assarion (Biblical Roman) to Slug
1 assarion = 1.64452238056372e-05 slug
Example: convert 15 assarion to slug:
15 assarion = 15 × 1.64452238056372e-05 slug = 0.000246678357084558 slug
Assarion (Biblical Roman) to Slug 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.
Slug
A slug is a unit of mass primarily used in the imperial system, equal to approximately 32.174 pounds or 14.5939 kilograms.
History/Origin
The slug was introduced in the 19th century as a unit of mass in the imperial system, named after the animal due to its slow movement, and has been used mainly in engineering and physics contexts within the United States.
Current Use
Today, the slug is primarily used in scientific and engineering calculations in the United States, especially in contexts involving imperial units, but it is largely replaced by the kilogram in most applications worldwide.