Convert quadrans (Biblical Roman) to poundal
Please provide values below to convert quadrans (Biblical Roman) [quadrans] to poundal [pdl], or Convert poundal to quadrans (Biblical Roman).
How to Convert Quadrans (Biblical Roman) to Poundal
1 quadrans = 0.00433980831072594 pdl
Example: convert 15 quadrans to pdl:
15 quadrans = 15 Γ 0.00433980831072594 pdl = 0.0650971246608891 pdl
Quadrans (Biblical Roman) to Poundal Conversion Table
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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.
Poundal
The poundal (pdl) is a unit of force in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system, defined as the force required to accelerate a one-pound mass at a rate of one foot per second squared.
History/Origin
The poundal was introduced in the 19th century as part of the FPS system of units, primarily used in engineering and physics before the widespread adoption of the SI system. It was designed to provide a consistent force unit based on imperial units.
Current Use
Today, the poundal is largely obsolete and rarely used outside of historical or specialized engineering contexts. It is mainly referenced for educational purposes or in discussions of imperial units, with the SI unit of force (newton) being the standard.