Convert ton (assay) (US) to quadrans (Biblical Roman)
Please provide values below to convert ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)] to quadrans (Biblical Roman) [quadrans], or Convert quadrans (Biblical Roman) to ton (assay) (US).
How to Convert Ton (Assay) (Us) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman)
1 AT (US) = 486.111111111111 quadrans
Example: convert 15 AT (US) to quadrans:
15 AT (US) = 15 × 486.111111111111 quadrans = 7291.66666666667 quadrans
Ton (Assay) (Us) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) Conversion Table
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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.
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.