Convert quarter (US) to quadrans (Biblical Roman)
Please provide values below to convert quarter (US) [qr (US)] to quadrans (Biblical Roman) [quadrans], or Convert quadrans (Biblical Roman) to quarter (US).
How to Convert Quarter (Us) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman)
1 qr (US) = 188996.820833333 quadrans
Example: convert 15 qr (US) to quadrans:
15 qr (US) = 15 × 188996.820833333 quadrans = 2834952.3125 quadrans
Quarter (Us) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) Conversion Table
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Quarter (Us)
A quarter (US) is a unit of weight equal to one-fourth of a pound, commonly used in measuring precious metals and other small quantities.
History/Origin
The quarter originated from the traditional British weight system and was adopted in the United States as a subdivision of the pound. It has historically been used in commerce and trade for precise measurements.
Current Use
Today, the quarter is primarily used in the United States for measuring precious metals, jewelry, and small quantities of certain commodities. It is part of the customary units in the 'Weight and Mass' category within common converters.
Quadrans (Biblical Roman)
The quadrans was a small Roman coin used during the Roman Republic and Empire, often associated with low-value transactions.
History/Origin
Introduced in ancient Rome, the quadrans was a bronze coin that circulated widely from the 3rd century BCE until the late Roman Empire, serving as a basic unit of small change.
Current Use
The quadrans is no longer in use; it is primarily of historical interest and used in scholarly contexts related to ancient Roman currency and history.