What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate weight values from the assarion, an ancient Roman/Biblical unit of mass, into centigrams, a modern metric unit. It facilitates the understanding and comparison of historical measurements with contemporary standards.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the numeric value in assarion (Biblical Roman) units
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Select assarion as the input unit and centigram as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the corresponding mass in centigrams
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Use the result for interpretation, comparison, or scholarly work
Key Features
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Converts assarion (Biblical Roman) units to centigrams [cg]
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Based on a fixed conversion factor linking ancient and metric units
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Supports interpretation of historical mass data in modern terms
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Simple, browser-based interface designed for ease of use
Examples
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2 Assarion (Biblical Roman) equals 48.125 Centigram [cg]
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0.5 Assarion (Biblical Roman) equals 12.03125 Centigram [cg]
Common Use Cases
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Estimating mass of ancient small commodities like coins or spices
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Converting historical weight data for archaeological research
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Providing context in translations of Biblical and classical texts
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the converter to support academic and scientific analysis of ancient weights
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Remember that the assarion's exact size varied historically, so interpret results carefully
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Cross-check conversions when precision is critical in research
Limitations
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Assarion is not a standardized unit and varied over time and location
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Conversions are approximate and should be used cautiously
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Not suitable for precise contemporary measurements
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an assarion?
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An assarion is an ancient Roman/Biblical unit of mass used for small weights; it is primarily of historical interest and not standardized today.
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How is the conversion between assarion and centigram determined?
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The conversion uses a fixed factor whereby 1 Assarion equals 24.0625 Centigrams, based on scholarly research.
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Can this converter be used for modern weight measurement?
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No, because the assarion is a historical unit with variable magnitude, this tool is intended for interpreting ancient weights rather than modern measurements.
Key Terminology
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Assarion (Biblical Roman)
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A historical unit of mass from ancient Roman and Biblical times used to weigh small items, with variable definitions depending on era and location.
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Centigram [cg]
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A metric unit of mass equal to one hundredth of a gram, commonly used to measure small masses with precision.