What is a quadrans in terms of weight?

A quadrans was a small Roman bronze coin whose mass served as a fractional unit in the Roman monetary and weight system, representing one quarter of an as.

Why convert quadrans to stone (UK)?

Converting quadrans to stone helps relate ancient coin mass measurements to a modern, familiar weight unit for archaeological and historical analysis.

Is the stone (UK) an official SI unit?

No, the stone (UK) is an imperial unit not part of the SI system, mainly used informally in the UK and Ireland for body weight.

How to Convert from Quadrans (Biblical Roman) to Stone (UK)

Easily convert weight and mass from the ancient Roman quadrans coin unit to the British stone (UK) unit, useful for archaeological, historical, and museum applications.

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Quadrans (Biblical Roman) to Stone (UK) Conversion Table

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Quadrans (Biblical Roman) to Stone (UK) Conversion Table
Quadrans (Biblical Roman)	Stone (UK)

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms weight measurements from the quadrans, a small Roman bronze coin mass used in ancient times, into the British stone (UK) unit. It assists with interpreting historical and archaeological data in modern, familiar terms.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in quadrans (Biblical Roman) you want to convert
Select quadrans (Biblical Roman) as the from unit and stone (UK) as the to unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent weight in stone (UK)

Key Features

Converts ancient Roman coin mass units to imperial British weight units
Provides a standardized way to relate archaeological findings to modern weight measures
Supports study and conservation in numismatics and historical research
Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions

Examples

10 quadrans (Biblical Roman) converts to approximately 0.00009473 stone (UK)
100 quadrans (Biblical Roman) equals about 0.0009473 stone (UK)

Common Use Cases

Archaeologists analyzing Roman coin weights for research or authentication
Historians converting biblical or ancient references to modern weight units
Museums cataloging coin collections and planning conservation strategies
Researchers comparing ancient monetary mass to contemporary units

Tips & Best Practices

Use this tool primarily for scholarly, archaeological, or museum-related conversions
Be aware that ancient coins vary in mass due to wear and corrosion, which affects accuracy
Combine this tool with historical context for better interpretation of results

Limitations

The quadrans is a very small and historically variable unit, resulting in very small decimal conversions to stone
Wear and mint variations of coins may reduce conversion precision
The stone (UK) is not an SI unit and is mainly used informally for human body weight, limiting scientific application

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a quadrans in terms of weight?: A quadrans was a small Roman bronze coin whose mass served as a fractional unit in the Roman monetary and weight system, representing one quarter of an as.
Why convert quadrans to stone (UK)?: Converting quadrans to stone helps relate ancient coin mass measurements to a modern, familiar weight unit for archaeological and historical analysis.
Is the stone (UK) an official SI unit?: No, the stone (UK) is an imperial unit not part of the SI system, mainly used informally in the UK and Ireland for body weight.

Key Terminology

Quadrans (Biblical Roman): A small Roman bronze coin used as a fractional weight unit representing one quarter of an as in ancient Roman weight systems.
Stone (UK): An imperial unit of mass equal to 14 pounds or exactly 6.35029318 kilograms, commonly used in the UK and Ireland for expressing body weight.
Numismatics: The study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, and paper money.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the quadrans represent historically?

A medieval English coin

A small Roman bronze coin’s mass

A modern weight unit

What is one common use of the stone (UK)?

Measuring engine weight

Expressing human body weight in the UK and Ireland

United States postal weight standard

Why might conversion from quadrans to stone result in very small numbers?

Because quadrans is much larger than stone

Because quadrans is a very small and historically variable unit

Because stone is defined using ancient coins

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