What is an assarion (Biblical Roman)?

It is a historical Roman/Biblical-era unit of mass used to weigh small items in ancient times and varies by period and location.

Why convert assarion to grain [gr]?

Converting to grain, a more commonly recognized small mass unit, helps understand ancient weights in modern or traditional contexts.

Is the conversion from assarion to grain exact?

No, the assarion's magnitude varied historically, so the conversion is approximate and context-dependent.

How to Convert from Assarion (Biblical Roman) to Grain [gr]?

Learn to convert the ancient unit of mass assarion (Biblical Roman) into the traditional unit grain [gr] used for small masses. Understand its historical context, conversion formula, examples, and common uses in archaeology and historical studies.

Assarion (Biblical Roman)

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Assarion (Biblical Roman) to Grain [gr] Conversion Table

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Assarion (Biblical Roman) to Grain [gr] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to change the historical unit of mass called assarion (Biblical Roman) into grains [gr], a traditional small unit of mass. It's designed to help interpret ancient weight measurements into a modern reference useful for scholars and enthusiasts of historical metrology.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in assarion (Biblical Roman) you want to convert
Select assarion as the original unit and grain [gr] as the target unit
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent mass in grain
Review the result and use it for analysis or comparison with historical data

Key Features

Converts assarion (Biblical Roman) units to grain [gr] based on an established conversion factor
Provides examples for simple and quick reference conversions
Supports understanding of historical weight data by translating it into widely recognized units
Useful for archaeology, biblical studies, numismatics, and historical economics
Easy-to-use browser-based interface tailored for scholars and researchers

Examples

2 Assarion = 2 × 3.7134112287 = 7.4268224574 Grain
5 Assarion = 5 × 3.7134112287 = 18.5670561435 Grain

Common Use Cases

Estimating the mass of small ancient commodities such as coins, spices, or medicines
Converting and comparing weight data in scholarly archaeological and numismatic research
Providing contextual mass information in translations and commentaries of Biblical and classical texts

Tips & Best Practices

Use this conversion to interpret ancient measurements accurately in contemporary terms
Consider the historical variability of the assarion when applying the conversion
Rely on scholarly expertise when analyzing context-dependent weight values
Check multiple sources for the specific definition of assarion relevant to your study

Limitations

The assarion is not standardized and varied historically, so conversion results are approximate
Conversion depends on historical context and may require expert judgment
Modern grain units may not precisely match the original assarion mass values
Results should be used as guidance rather than definitive measurements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an assarion (Biblical Roman)?: It is a historical Roman/Biblical-era unit of mass used to weigh small items in ancient times and varies by period and location.
Why convert assarion to grain [gr]?: Converting to grain, a more commonly recognized small mass unit, helps understand ancient weights in modern or traditional contexts.
Is the conversion from assarion to grain exact?: No, the assarion's magnitude varied historically, so the conversion is approximate and context-dependent.

Key Terminology

Assarion (Biblical Roman): A historical unit of mass from Roman and Biblical times used for weighing small commodities, varying in size depending on era and location.
Grain [gr]: A traditional unit of mass equal to exactly 64.79891 milligrams, commonly used for very small masses in ballistics, archery, and historical apothecary contexts.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the assarion measure?

Volume

Mass

Length

Which modern unit is the assarion converted into with this tool?

Kilogram

Grain

Liter

Why is the conversion from assarion to grain approximate?

Assarion is a modern standard

The assarion's historical value varied

Grain units are inconsistent

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