What is a quadrans in the context of weight?

The quadrans was a small Roman bronze coin whose mass was used as a fractional weight in the Roman system, representing one quarter of an as.

What is the pound (troy or apothecary)?

It is a historical unit of mass equal to 12 troy ounces or 5,760 grains, used in apothecaries and for precious metals.

Why convert quadrans to troy pounds?

Converting quadrans to troy pounds helps compare Roman coin masses with precious-metal weights traditionally measured in troy units.

How to Convert from Quadrans (Biblical Roman) to Pound (troy or apothecary)?

Learn how to convert weight measurements from the quadrans (Biblical Roman) coin to the historical troy or apothecary pound unit. Useful for archaeological, numismatic, and historical research.

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Quadrans (Biblical Roman) to Pound (troy or apothecary) Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter enables the transformation of weights from the quadrans, an ancient Roman coin mass, into the troy or apothecary pound, a historical precious-metal weight used in apothecaries and bullion measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the mass value measured in quadrans (Biblical Roman).
Select quadrans as the source unit and pound (troy or apothecary) as the target unit.
Click to convert and view the equivalent weight in pounds (troy or apothecary).
Use the results to support archaeological, numismatic, or historical analysis.

Key Features

Converts mass values from quadrans (Biblical Roman) to pound (troy or apothecary) units.
Supports historical and archaeological research involving ancient Roman coinage.
Browser-based, easy to use, and designed for weight and mass conversions.
Facilitates numismatic analysis and museum cataloging of ancient coins.
Provides conversion based on established fractional relationships between units.

Examples

Convert 10 quadrans to pounds (troy or apothecary): 10 × 0.0001611724 = 0.001611724 pounds.
Convert 100 quadrans to pounds (troy or apothecary): 100 × 0.0001611724 = 0.01611724 pounds.

Common Use Cases

Analyzing and authenticating Roman coins by comparing their mass to standard quadrans weights.
Translating biblical and historical references to coin weights into troy-based mass units.
Cataloguing museum objects using the troy/apothecary pound measurement system.
Interpreting historical apothecary prescriptions involving troy weight units.
Contextualizing bullion and coinage quantities recorded in historical documents.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure accurate measurement of the quadrans mass before conversion to improve reliability.
Consider historical context and provenance for meaningful mass comparisons.
Use this conversion tool alongside metric conversions when integrating with modern measures.
Apply results to support careful archaeological, numismatic, and conservation studies.

Limitations

The troy pound is mostly obsolete and may require further conversion for modern use.
Mass of the quadrans coin can vary due to corrosion, alloy differences, and manufacturing inconsistencies.
Accurate conversion depends on understanding the historical context and origin of the weights.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a quadrans in the context of weight?: The quadrans was a small Roman bronze coin whose mass was used as a fractional weight in the Roman system, representing one quarter of an as.
What is the pound (troy or apothecary)?: It is a historical unit of mass equal to 12 troy ounces or 5,760 grains, used in apothecaries and for precious metals.
Why convert quadrans to troy pounds?: Converting quadrans to troy pounds helps compare Roman coin masses with precious-metal weights traditionally measured in troy units.

Key Terminology

Quadrans (Biblical Roman): A small Roman coin whose mass is used as a fractional unit in ancient weight systems, valued at one quarter of an as.
Pound (troy or apothecary): A historic unit of mass equal to 12 troy ounces or 5,760 grains, used traditionally in apothecaries and precious-metal measures.
Troy ounce: A unit of mass used for precious metals, where 12 troy ounces make up one troy pound.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the quadrans represent in weight terms?

A modern unit of mass

An ancient Roman bronze coin mass representing a fraction of an as

A type of apothecary measure

How many troy ounces equal one pound (troy or apothecary)?

16 troy ounces

12 troy ounces

20 troy ounces

Which field benefits from converting quadrans to pounds (troy or apothecary)?

Modern engineering

Archaeology and numismatics

Cooking and baking

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