What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform weight values measured in assarion, an ancient Roman/Biblical unit of mass, into pounds (lbs), a modern avoirdupois mass unit commonly used today. It bridges historical and contemporary weight units for scholarly and practical purposes.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value in assarion (Biblical Roman) into the input field.
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Select pounds [lbs] as the target unit for conversion.
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Submit or click the convert button to see the equivalent weight in pounds.
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Review the converted result to understand the modern mass equivalent.
Key Features
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Converts assarion (Biblical Roman) to pounds [lbs] using established conversion rates.
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Supports comparison of ancient weights with modern mass units.
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Ideal for archaeological, Biblical studies, and historical metrology applications.
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Browser-based and simple to use without requiring software installation.
Examples
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10 Assarion = 0.005304873 pounds [lbs]
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100 Assarion = 0.05304873 pounds [lbs]
Common Use Cases
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Estimating masses of small ancient commodities like coins or spices in historical research.
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Converting weight references in Biblical and classical texts to modern units.
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Supporting numismatic and archaeological studies with accessible mass comparisons.
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Providing clarity in translations and commentaries on ancient weight measurements.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the converter for general estimations rather than scientific precision due to the variable nature of the assarion.
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Apply conversion results to enhance understanding of historical economic and archaeological data.
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Cross-reference with scholarly sources when interpreting ancient weights.
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Be mindful of the regional and historical variability of the assarion unit.
Limitations
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The assarion unit was not standardized and varied by time and location, so conversions are approximate.
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Not suitable for exact measurements or scientific purposes due to ancient origin and imprecision.
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Conversion serves primarily for interpretation, comparison, and scholarly context rather than precise calculation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an assarion (Biblical Roman)?
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It is a historical Roman and Biblical-era unit of mass used to measure small amounts in ancient contexts, with a value that varied by time and place.
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Why convert assarion to pounds?
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Converting assarion to pounds helps relate ancient weight measurements to modern units for easier understanding and scholarly comparison.
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Can this conversion be exact?
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No, the assarion varies historically and regionally, so conversions to pounds are approximate and best for general estimation.
Key Terminology
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Assarion (Biblical Roman)
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An ancient Roman/Biblical unit of mass used historically to measure small quantities, varying by era and region.
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Pound [lbs]
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A modern avoirdupois unit of mass exactly defined as 0.45359237 kilograms, commonly used in the United States.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate one unit of measure into another; here, 1 assarion equals 0.0005304873 pounds.