What Is This Tool?
This tool allows users to convert weight values from the historical Assarion, a Roman/Biblical-era mass unit, into the metric Quintal, a modern bulk weight measurement unit equal to 100 kilograms. It bridges ancient measurement contexts with contemporary standards.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value in Assarions (Biblical Roman) into the input field.
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Confirm the selected output unit is Quintal (metric) [cwt].
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent weight in metric quintals.
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Use the conversion to compare or analyze historical weights with modern units.
Key Features
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Convert Assarion units from ancient Roman and Biblical contexts to metric Quintal units.
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Supports scholarly and historical interpretation of old weight measurements.
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions.
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Includes examples to demonstrate typical conversions.
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Useful for archaeological, numismatic, and agricultural applications.
Examples
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1000 Assarion (Biblical Roman) converts to 0.00240625 Quintal (metric) [cwt].
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5000 Assarion (Biblical Roman) converts to 0.01203125 Quintal (metric) [cwt].
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting mass of small commodities from ancient Roman and Biblical sources.
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Converting historical weights for archaeological and historical economic research.
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Providing context in translations or commentaries of Biblical and classical texts.
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Pricing and trading agricultural goods using modern metric quintal units.
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Reporting crop harvests and market data in metric terms.
Tips & Best Practices
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Understand that the Assarion is a variable ancient unit and conversions are approximate.
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Use conversions mainly for comparative or analytical purposes rather than precise transactions.
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Consult associated historical data to better interpret ancient mass units.
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Confirm bulk weights are quoted correctly when using metric quintals for trading.
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Apply this converter as a tool to bridge historical and modern measurement contexts.
Limitations
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The Assarion unit varied historically and lacks a fixed modern standard.
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Quintal units measure large bulk weights, making small Assarion conversions less precise.
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Conversions serve contextual or scaling needs more than exact commercial use.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an Assarion (Biblical Roman)?
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It is a historical Roman/Biblical-era unit of mass used to weigh small quantities such as coins or spices, primarily of interest in archaeology and historical studies.
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What does Quintal (metric) [cwt] mean?
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A metric quintal is a bulk mass unit equal to 100 kilograms, commonly used for agricultural commodities and bulk shipments.
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Why convert Assarion to metric Quintal?
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Converting helps relate ancient small-scale mass units to modern bulk weight standards for analysis, scholarly interpretation, and commodity reporting.
Key Terminology
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Assarion (Biblical Roman)
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A historical mass unit from the Roman and Biblical periods used to measure small weights in ancient contexts.
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Quintal (metric) [cwt]
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A metric mass unit equal to 100 kilograms, used primarily for measuring large bulk weights of commodities.
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Conversion Rate
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The numerical factor used to translate a value in one unit (Assarion) into another unit (metric quintal).