Convert ton (assay) (UK) to quadrans (Biblical Roman)
Please provide values below to convert ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)] to quadrans (Biblical Roman) [quadrans], or Convert quadrans (Biblical Roman) to ton (assay) (UK).
How to Convert Ton (Assay) (Uk) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman)
1 AT (UK) = 544.444444444444 quadrans
Example: convert 15 AT (UK) to quadrans:
15 AT (UK) = 15 × 544.444444444444 quadrans = 8166.66666666667 quadrans
Ton (Assay) (Uk) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) Conversion Table
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Ton (Assay) (Uk)
The ton (assay) (UK), symbol AT (UK), is a traditional unit of weight used primarily for precious metals, equivalent to 31.1034768 grams.
History/Origin
The assay ton originated in the United Kingdom as a standard measure for precious metals, particularly gold and silver, used in assay processes and trading. It has historical roots in the British imperial system and was standardized for trade and assay purposes.
Current Use
Today, the assay ton (UK) is mainly used in the precious metals industry for assay and valuation purposes, especially in the UK and related markets, although it has largely been replaced by the metric gram and troy ounce in general commerce.
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.