Convert assarion (Biblical Roman) to hundredweight (UK)
Please provide values below to convert assarion (Biblical Roman) [assarion] to hundredweight (UK) [cwt (UK)], or Convert hundredweight (UK) to assarion (Biblical Roman).
How to Convert Assarion (Biblical Roman) to Hundredweight (Uk)
1 assarion = 4.72419133253309e-06 cwt (UK)
Example: convert 15 assarion to cwt (UK):
15 assarion = 15 × 4.72419133253309e-06 cwt (UK) = 7.08628699879964e-05 cwt (UK)
Assarion (Biblical Roman) to Hundredweight (Uk) Conversion Table
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Assarion (Biblical Roman)
The assarion was a small Roman bronze or copper coin used in ancient times, often as a unit of weight and currency.
History/Origin
Originating in the Roman Empire, the assarion was used during the late Republic and early Imperial periods, primarily in the Eastern provinces. It served both as a monetary unit and a standard for measuring small weights.
Current Use
The assarion is no longer in use today. It is primarily of historical interest and is referenced in studies of ancient Roman economy and numismatics.
Hundredweight (Uk)
The hundredweight (UK), or cwt (UK), is a unit of weight equal to 112 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used in the United Kingdom for measuring commodities like produce and livestock.
History/Origin
The UK hundredweight has been used historically in trade and agriculture, originating from the traditional system of weights. It was standardized in the imperial system and has been in use since the 19th century, although its usage has declined with metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK hundredweight is still used in certain industries such as agriculture and livestock trading, especially in the UK, but it is largely replaced by the metric system in most contexts.