What Is This Tool?
This unit converter facilitates the transformation of weight measurements from grain (gr), a small traditional mass unit, to assarion, a historical Roman/Biblical weight. It is designed to help users interpret and compare values across modern and ancient measurement systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in grain (gr) that you want to convert
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Select assarion (Biblical Roman) as the unit to convert to
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View the conversion result immediately based on the tool's formula
Key Features
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Converts weight from grain (gr) to assarion (Biblical Roman) units
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Supports historical and modern usage contexts in mass measurement
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Provides quick calculation based on established conversion rates
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Useful for archaeological and textual interpretation involving ancient weights
Examples
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10 Grain [gr] converts to approximately 2.692941714 Assarion (Biblical Roman)
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100 Grain [gr] equals about 26.92941714 Assarion (Biblical Roman)
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting bullet and propellant weights from firearms in modern ballistics
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Comparing historical pharmaceutical dosages with ancient Roman weight measurements
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Supporting research in archaeology, numismatics, and Biblical studies
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Providing context in translations and commentaries on classical texts
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the converter to facilitate understanding between modern and ancient mass units
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Consider the historical variability of the assarion when interpreting results
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Apply results mainly for scholarly and educational purposes rather than precise measurements
Limitations
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Assarion is a historical unit with varying magnitude depending on time and place
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Conversions are approximate and not suitable for scientific precision
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Primarily intended for historical or interpretive use rather than modern metrology
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the grain unit used for?
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The grain (gr) is a traditional mass unit equal to exactly 64.79891 milligrams, commonly used for small masses such as bullet weights in firearms, arrow components in archery, and historical pharmaceutical dosages.
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Why is the assarion considered a historical unit?
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The assarion is a unit from Roman and Biblical times whose exact weight varied over periods and locations, making it primarily relevant for historical, archaeological, and textual studies rather than modern measurement.
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Can I use this conversion for precise modern measurements?
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No, the assarion's non-standardized magnitude means the conversion is more suitable for interpretive and scholarly purposes rather than precise scientific calculations.
Key Terminology
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Grain [gr]
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A traditional unit of mass equal to exactly 64.79891 milligrams, often used for small weights in ballistics and apothecary contexts.
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Assarion (Biblical Roman)
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A historical unit of weight from Roman and Biblical times with variable magnitude, used primarily for interpreting ancient measurements.
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Conversion Rate
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The mathematical factor used to translate a value from one unit to another; here, 1 Grain equals 0.2692941714 Assarion.