Convert quadrans (Biblical Roman) to scruple (apothecary)
Please provide values below to convert quadrans (Biblical Roman) [quadrans] to scruple (apothecary) [s.ap], or Convert scruple (apothecary) to quadrans (Biblical Roman).
How to Convert Quadrans (Biblical Roman) to Scruple (Apothecary)
1 quadrans = 0.0462970750588243 s.ap
Example: convert 15 quadrans to s.ap:
15 quadrans = 15 × 0.0462970750588243 s.ap = 0.694456125882364 s.ap
Quadrans (Biblical Roman) to Scruple (Apothecary) 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.
Scruple (Apothecary)
A scruple (s.ap) is an old unit of weight used in apothecary measurements, equivalent to 1.3 grains or approximately 1.3 grams.
History/Origin
The scruple originated in ancient Greece and was adopted into Roman and medieval European apothecary systems. It was historically used for measuring small quantities of medicinal substances and drugs.
Current Use
Today, the scruple is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it is still referenced in historical contexts and traditional apothecary practices.