What Is This Tool?
This converter enables you to transform mass measurements from the historical assarion, used in Roman and Biblical times, into decigrams (dg), a modern metric unit. It is designed to help interpret ancient weights using a standardized metric equivalent.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in assarion (Biblical Roman) that you want to convert
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Select assarion as the source unit and decigram [dg] as the target unit
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Click the convert button to obtain the mass in decigrams
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Use the result for research, analysis, or practical measurements
Key Features
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Converts between the biblical Roman unit assarion and the metric decigram [dg]
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Based on historical data and established equivalences for ancient weight units
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Supports applications in archaeology, biblical studies, and scientific contexts
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Browser-based and easy to use without requiring installation
Examples
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2 Assarion (Biblical Roman) equals 4.8125 decigrams
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5 Assarion (Biblical Roman) equals 12.03125 decigrams
Common Use Cases
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Estimating small commodity masses such as coins or spices in ancient contexts
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Scholarly conversion for archaeology, numismatics, and historical economics
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Adding context to translations and commentaries on Biblical and classical texts
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Precise mass measurements in laboratories or crafting fine objects
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the specific historical context when interpreting assarion values
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Use the converter as a guide for comparative study rather than exact measurement
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Apply the decigram results for general precision needs where sub-gram units are useful
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Consider the variability of ancient unit magnitudes when drawing conclusions
Limitations
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Assarion is not a modern standardized unit and its exact value varied historically
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Conversions assume a fixed equivalence which may not reflect all historical variations
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Results should be used cautiously in precise scientific or metrological analysis
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Decigrams do not encompass ambiguities present in ancient weight measurements
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an assarion used for historically?
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The assarion was used in Roman and Biblical times for weighing small amounts like coins, spices, or medicines and is important for interpreting ancient sources.
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How does this tool convert between assarion and decigram?
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It uses a fixed conversion rate where 1 assarion equals 2.40625 decigrams based on historical research.
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Can this converter be used for precise scientific measurements?
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Because assarion values varied over time and place, this converter is best for scholarly comparison rather than exact scientific measurements.
Key Terminology
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Assarion (Biblical Roman)
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A historical Roman/Biblical unit of mass for small amounts, significant in ancient metrology and archaic texts.
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Decigram (dg)
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An SI-derived unit of mass equal to one tenth of a gram, used for measuring small masses with greater precision.
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Conversion Rate
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The fixed numerical factor (2.40625) used to translate one assarion into decigrams.