What Is This Tool?
This converter helps translate the assarion, an ancient Roman/Biblical unit of mass, into the stone, a traditional UK unit of weight. It supports interpretation and comparison between historical and modern measurement systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Input the value in assarion (Biblical Roman) units into the provided field.
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Select the stone (UK) as the target unit for conversion.
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Execute the conversion to obtain the equivalent mass in stones.
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Review the results to aid interpretation of ancient mass within modern contexts.
Key Features
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Converts assarion units to stone (UK) units accurately based on defined conversion rate.
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Supports historical and archaeological research by linking ancient mass values to familiar modern units.
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Browser-based, easy-to-use interface suitable for scholars, students, and enthusiasts.
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Includes unit definitions and context for better understanding of each measurement.
Examples
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Convert 10 assarion: 10 × 0.000037892 = 0.00037892 stone (UK).
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Convert 100 assarion: 100 × 0.000037892 = 0.0037892 stone (UK).
Common Use Cases
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Estimating small commodity weights such as coins or spices in ancient Roman or Biblical contexts.
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Comparing historical weight statements in archeology and numismatics research.
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Providing context in Biblical and classical text translations and commentary.
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Reporting human body weight informally in the UK and Ireland.
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Supporting traditional sport and market weight measurements in imperial units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter for comparative and interpretive purposes rather than exact scientific measurements.
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Consider the historical variability of the assarion unit when applying conversions.
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Apply the stone (UK) unit appropriately for traditional or informal weight reporting contexts.
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Refer to archaeological or textual context to better understand the original mass references.
Limitations
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The assarion is a non-standardized historical unit with regional and temporal variation, so conversion results are approximate.
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Stone (UK) is a customary, non-SI unit, limiting precision in scientific applications.
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Conversions are primarily useful for interpretive or comparative insights rather than precise measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an assarion (Biblical Roman)?
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An assarion is a historical unit of mass from Roman and Biblical times used for weighing small items; it is not standardized and varied by place and period.
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What is a stone (UK) unit?
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A stone (UK) is an imperial unit of weight equal to 14 pounds or about 6.35 kilograms, commonly used in the UK and Ireland for reporting body weight.
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Why convert assarion to stone (UK)?
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Converting assarion to stone helps contextualize ancient weight measures into a more familiar modern unit, assisting historians, archaeologists, and translators.
Key Terminology
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Assarion (Biblical Roman)
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A historic Roman-era unit of mass referenced in ancient texts, used for weighing small commodities, without modern standardization.
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Stone (UK)
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An imperial unit of mass equal to 14 pounds, still used informally in the UK and Ireland, especially to express body weight.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to convert one unit to another; here 1 assarion equals 0.000037892 stone (UK).