What Is This Tool?
This converter enables users to transform values measured in the UK quarter, a traditional British unit of mass, into the Biblical Roman assarion, an ancient unit referenced in historical texts. It supports research and interpretation in historical metrology and related fields.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the mass value in quarter (UK) units
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Select the target unit as assarion (Biblical Roman)
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent value
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Use the results for historical analysis or conversion needs
Key Features
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Converts between quarter (UK) and assarion (Biblical Roman) units of mass
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Helpful for historical and archaeological weight interpretation
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Browser-based and easy to use with straightforward inputs
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Supports scholarly research and archival work
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Provides accurate conversion using established historical equivalences
Examples
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2 quarter (UK) equals 105,563.3152 assarion
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0.5 quarter (UK) equals 26,390.8288 assarion
Common Use Cases
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Weighing agricultural produce or goods in historical British contexts
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Interpreting ancient Roman and Biblical textual weight references
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Converting historic mass data for archival or engineering analysis
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Supporting academic work in archaeology, numismatics, and history
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Comparing historical mass measurements across different cultures
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm the historical context before applying the conversion
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Use conversions primarily for interpretative or comparative purposes
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Avoid using the assarion value as a precise modern measurement
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Cross-reference with scholarly sources for detailed research
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Utilize the tool for educational and archival projects
Limitations
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The assarion unit does not have a standard modern definition
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Its exact magnitude varies by historical period and location
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Conversions are best suited for approximate comparisons
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Not intended for contemporary measurement accuracy
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Should be used cautiously in precise scientific applications
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a quarter (UK) in terms of pounds?
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A quarter (UK) is equal to one quarter of a long hundredweight, which is 28 avoirdupois pounds.
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Is the assarion a modern unit?
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No, the assarion is an ancient Roman/Biblical-era unit with varying values historically and is not standardized today.
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Can I use this converter for precise scientific measurements?
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No, this converter is intended for historical and interpretative purposes rather than precise scientific measurement.
Key Terminology
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Quarter (UK)
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A traditional British mass unit equal to one quarter of a long hundredweight, or 28 avoirdupois pounds.
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Assarion (Biblical Roman)
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A historical Roman and Biblical-era unit of mass used in ancient texts, varying in value by time and place.
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Long Hundredweight
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A British unit of mass equal to 112 avoirdupois pounds, traditionally used to measure bulk goods.