What Is This Tool?
This converter translates assarion (Biblical Roman), a historical unit of mass, into kilograms [kg], the modern SI base unit. It helps users connect ancient Roman and Biblical weight measures with contemporary standards for research, study, and analysis.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the numerical value in assarion (Biblical Roman) you wish to convert.
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Select 'assarion (Biblical Roman)' as the input unit and 'kilogram [kg]' as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent mass in kilograms.
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Use the output for academic, archaeological, or textual interpretation purposes.
Key Features
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Converts assarion (Biblical Roman), an ancient weight unit, to kilograms [kg].
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Easy-to-use interface suitable for historians, archaeologists, and researchers.
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Browser-based and accessible without installation.
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Provides historical context for the assarion unit alongside modern SI mass definition.
Examples
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Converting 10 assarion (Biblical Roman) yields 0.00240625 kilograms.
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Converting 50 assarion (Biblical Roman) results in 0.01203125 kilograms.
Common Use Cases
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Estimating mass of small ancient commodities like coins or spices in historical research.
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Converting ancient weight records in archaeological and biblical studies.
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Providing standardized weight references in scholarly translations and commentaries.
Tips & Best Practices
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Understand that assarion values vary historically, so consider contextual factors in interpretation.
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Use conversions as approximate guides, not exact measurements.
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Apply results primarily for academic and analytical purposes rather than modern trade or commerce.
Limitations
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Assarion is not a standardized unit and its magnitude differs by historical context.
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Conversion is approximate due to inconsistencies in historical definitions.
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Not suitable for precise modern mass measurement or commercial transactions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an assarion (Biblical Roman)?
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It is an ancient Roman and Biblical-era unit of mass used historically for small weights, often referenced in texts and inscriptions.
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Why convert assarion to kilograms?
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Converting to kilograms helps modern scholars and researchers understand and compare historical weights using familiar metric units.
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Can this converter be used for contemporary weighing needs?
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No, because the assarion is a historical unit with varying values and is not used in modern measurement or trade.
Key Terminology
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Assarion (Biblical Roman)
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An ancient unit of mass from Roman and Biblical times, used to weigh small items and referenced in historical texts.
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Kilogram [kg]
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The International System (SI) base unit of mass, used worldwide for measuring matter, defined by the Planck constant.