Convert quadrans (Biblical Roman) to ton (long)
Please provide values below to convert quadrans (Biblical Roman) [quadrans] to ton (long) [ton (UK)], or Convert ton (long) to quadrans (Biblical Roman).
How to Convert Quadrans (Biblical Roman) to Ton (Long)
1 quadrans = 5.90523916566636e-08 ton (UK)
Example: convert 15 quadrans to ton (UK):
15 quadrans = 15 × 5.90523916566636e-08 ton (UK) = 8.85785874849955e-07 ton (UK)
Quadrans (Biblical Roman) to Ton (Long) Conversion Table
| quadrans (Biblical Roman) | ton (long) |
|---|
Quadrans (Biblical Roman)
The quadrans was a small Roman coin used during the Roman Republic and Empire, often associated with low-value transactions.
History/Origin
Introduced in ancient Rome, the quadrans was a bronze coin that circulated widely from the 3rd century BCE until the late Roman Empire, serving as a basic unit of small change.
Current Use
The quadrans is no longer in use; it is primarily of historical interest and used in scholarly contexts related to ancient Roman currency and history.
Ton (Long)
A long ton, also known as the imperial ton or UK ton, is a unit of weight equal to 2,240 pounds or 1,016.0469 kilograms.
History/Origin
The long ton originated in the United Kingdom as a standard measurement for large quantities of goods and materials, particularly in shipping and trade, during the 19th century. It was used alongside other imperial units before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
Today, the long ton is primarily used in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries for measuring large quantities of freight, cargo, and in certain industrial contexts. It is less common internationally, having been largely replaced by the metric ton (tonne).