What Is This Tool?
This converter translates the ancient Roman/Biblical unit of mass, the Assarion, into the modern metric Dekagram (dag). It helps bridge historical measurements with contemporary units for scholarly and educational uses.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the quantity in Assarion (Biblical Roman) you wish to convert.
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Select the Assarion as the input unit and Dekagram [dag] as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to receive the equivalent value in Dekagrams.
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Use the result for comparative or interpretative research in historical contexts.
Key Features
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Converts Assarion (Biblical Roman) to Dekagram (dag) based on historical approximations.
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Supports academic and historical contexts such as archaeology, Biblical studies, and numismatics.
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Offers a browser-based, easy-to-use interface suitable for quick conversions.
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Uses a fixed conversion rate reflecting the best-known estimate for this ancient unit.
Examples
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5 Assarion (Biblical Roman) equals 0.1203125 Dekagram [dag].
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10 Assarion (Biblical Roman) equals 0.240625 Dekagram [dag].
Common Use Cases
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Estimating ancient commodity weights such as coins, spices, or medicines.
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Converting historical mass data for scholarly analysis of archaeological and Biblical texts.
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Providing context and clarity in translations or commentaries involving ancient weight measurements.
Tips & Best Practices
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Remember that the Assarion unit varies historically; treat results as approximate.
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Use conversions primarily for academic, interpretative, or educational purposes.
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Cross-reference historical sources to understand the context of the Assarion used.
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Combine results with other historical data for more comprehensive analysis.
Limitations
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The Assarion is not a standardized unit and differs by time and location.
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Conversion to Dekagram provides only approximate values due to historical variability.
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Not suitable for precise modern measurements or commercial use.
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Primarily intended for scholarly interpretation rather than practical weighing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an Assarion (Biblical Roman)?
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It is a historical Roman and Biblical unit of mass used to weigh small amounts, varying across time and place, and mainly used in academic contexts.
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How is the Dekagram defined?
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The Dekagram (dag) is a metric mass unit equal to 10 grams, commonly used in everyday weighing and nutritional labeling.
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Can I use this conversion for commercial weighing?
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No, the Assarion is not standardized and conversions are approximate, so this tool is designed for scholarly and interpretive purposes only.
Key Terminology
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Assarion (Biblical Roman)
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An ancient unit of mass from Roman and Biblical times varying in value, used historically for small weights.
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Dekagram [dag]
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A metric unit of mass equal to 10 grams, commonly used in everyday weight measurements.
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Conversion Rate
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The fixed factor used to translate one unit to another, here 1 Assarion equals approximately 0.0240625 Dekagram.