What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms weight measurements from the stone, a traditional imperial unit used in the UK, into the assarion, an ancient Roman and Biblical unit of mass. It assists users interpreting historical data and scholarly texts by providing an approximate modern-to-ancient weight equivalence.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value measured in stone (UK)
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Select stone (UK) as the source unit
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Choose assarion (Biblical Roman) as the target unit
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Click the convert button to view the equivalent value
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Use the result to assist in historical and academic interpretation
Key Features
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Supports conversion between stone (UK) and assarion (Biblical Roman)
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Facilitates understanding of ancient weight units in modern terms
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Useful for scholarly and archaeological research
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Easy to use browser-based interface
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Accurately follows a defined conversion rate for comparative analysis
Examples
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2 stone (UK) converts to approximately 52781.6576 assarion (Biblical Roman)
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0.5 stone (UK) corresponds to about 13195.4144 assarion (Biblical Roman)
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting personal or small commodity masses in Biblical and Roman antiquity
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Analyzing weights found in archaeological artifacts and inscriptions
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Supporting translations and scholarly commentaries on ancient texts mentioning weight
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Comparing historical weight statements in numismatic and economic research
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the tool primarily for academic or historical contexts where ancient units appear
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Be aware of the approximate nature of the assarion unit and its historical variations
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Combine this conversion with additional research for comprehensive interpretation
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Employ clear notation when presenting converted values for clarity in scholarly work
Limitations
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Assarion values are indicative and vary significantly across historical periods
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Conversion rate is a scholarly approximation not suitable for precise modern measurement
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Not intended for practical use outside academic or interpretive settings
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the stone (UK) unit used for?
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The stone (UK) is an imperial unit mainly used in the United Kingdom and Ireland to express human body weight and occasionally in sports and traditional markets.
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Why convert stone (UK) to assarion?
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This conversion helps scholars and researchers interpret and compare ancient weights recorded in historical and Biblical texts with modern measurements.
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Is the assarion a standard modern unit of mass?
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No, the assarion is a historical unit whose exact value varied, so it is not standardized for contemporary measurement.
Key Terminology
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Stone (UK)
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An imperial mass unit equal to 14 avoirdupois pounds, commonly used in the UK and Ireland for expressing human body weight.
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Assarion (Biblical Roman)
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An ancient Roman and Biblical unit of mass used historically for weighing small items, varying in size over time and place.