What Is This Tool?
This tool converts mass values from the US custom quarter (qr (US)) unit to the ancient Roman/Biblical assarion. It helps interpret historical weights in terms of modern customary units, facilitating research and study in archaeology, Biblical texts, and historical metrology.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value in quarter (US) units
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Select quarter (US) as the source unit and assarion (Biblical Roman) as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent mass in assarion
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Use the results to assist in interpreting or comparing historical weight measurements
Key Features
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Converts from quarter (US), a US customary mass unit of 25 pounds
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Provides values in assarion, an ancient Roman/Biblical mass unit
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Supports interpretation of historical weight data in scholarly contexts
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Simple, browser-based interface for quick conversions
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Includes examples for easy understanding
Examples
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2 quarter (US) equals 94252.96 assarion (Biblical Roman)
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0.5 quarter (US) equals 23563.24 assarion (Biblical Roman)
Common Use Cases
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Analyzing weights in historical documents referencing ancient Roman or Biblical units
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Supporting archaeological research involving ancient mass units
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Comparing ancient coin or spice weights in scholarly studies
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Assisting with translations and commentaries of classical texts
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Calculating commodity pricing or contracts quoted in US hundredweight subdivisions
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter mainly for educational and scholarly purposes due to the historical nature of the assarion
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Interpret the results as approximate due to the assarion’s variation in historical use
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Cross-reference calculations with historical context for accuracy
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Avoid relying on this conversion for modern commercial or industrial applications
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Utilize the examples provided to verify your conversions
Limitations
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The assarion is not standardized and varied historically, so conversions are approximate
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Large numerical differences may cause rounding inaccuracies
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This conversion is uncommon outside scholarly or educational fields
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Interpretation depends heavily on historical context and textual sources
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a quarter (US) in weight?
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A quarter (US) is a mass unit equal to one quarter of a US (short) hundredweight, or 25 pounds, used in the US customary system.
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What is the assarion unit?
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The assarion is an ancient Roman and Biblical unit of mass for small amounts, varying regionally and historically, primarily used in historical and archaeological research.
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Why convert quarter (US) to assarion?
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This conversion helps interpret and compare ancient weight measurements found in Roman and Biblical sources for scholarly study.
Key Terminology
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Quarter (US)
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A US customary mass unit equal to 25 pounds, representing one quarter of a short hundredweight.
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Assarion (Biblical Roman)
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An ancient Roman and Biblical era unit of mass used for small amounts, varying historically and not standardized.
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Hundredweight
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A unit of mass in the US customary system, where one hundredweight equals 100 pounds.