Convert assarion (Biblical Roman) to ton (long)
Please provide values below to convert assarion (Biblical Roman) [assarion] to ton (long) [ton (UK)], or Convert ton (long) to assarion (Biblical Roman).
How to Convert Assarion (Biblical Roman) to Ton (Long)
1 assarion = 2.36209566626655e-07 ton (UK)
Example: convert 15 assarion to ton (UK):
15 assarion = 15 × 2.36209566626655e-07 ton (UK) = 3.54314349939982e-06 ton (UK)
Assarion (Biblical Roman) to Ton (Long) 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.
Ton (Long)
A long ton, also known as the imperial ton or UK ton, is a unit of weight equal to 2,240 pounds or 1,016.0469 kilograms.
History/Origin
The long ton originated in the United Kingdom as a standard measurement for large quantities of goods and materials, particularly in shipping and trade, during the 19th century. It was used alongside other imperial units before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
Today, the long ton is primarily used in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries for measuring large quantities of freight, cargo, and in certain industrial contexts. It is less common internationally, having been largely replaced by the metric ton (tonne).