Convert drachma (Biblical Greek) to ton (assay) (US)

Please provide values below to convert drachma (Biblical Greek) [drachma (BG)] to ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)], or Convert ton (assay) (US) to drachma (Biblical Greek).




How to Convert Drachma (Biblical Greek) to Ton (Assay) (Us)

1 drachma (BG) = 0.116571428571429 AT (US)

Example: convert 15 drachma (BG) to AT (US):
15 drachma (BG) = 15 Γ— 0.116571428571429 AT (US) = 1.74857142857143 AT (US)


Drachma (Biblical Greek) to Ton (Assay) (Us) Conversion Table

drachma (Biblical Greek) ton (assay) (US)

Drachma (Biblical Greek)

The drachma was an ancient Greek unit of weight and currency, used in biblical times as a standard measure for silver and other precious metals.

History/Origin

Originating in ancient Greece, the drachma was widely used throughout the Greek city-states and later adopted in various regions. It served both as a monetary unit and a weight measure, with its use dating back to at least the 5th century BCE. The biblical Greek drachma is referenced in historical texts and scriptures, reflecting its significance in trade and economy during that era.

Current Use

Today, the drachma is no longer in official use, having been replaced by the euro in Greece. However, it remains a historical and cultural reference, especially in biblical studies and historical research related to ancient Greek economy and currency systems.


Ton (Assay) (Us)

The ton (assay) (US), symbolized as AT (US), is a unit of weight used primarily in the assay and precious metals industry, equivalent to 31.1034768 grams.

History/Origin

The assay ton originated in the United States as a standardized measure for precious metal content in assays, aligning with the metric system but retaining the traditional 'ton' terminology for industry consistency.

Current Use

Today, the assay ton (AT US) is used mainly in the precious metals industry for assay purposes, especially in the context of gold and silver purity measurements, and is part of weight and mass conversions within the 'Common Converters' category.



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