Convert assarion (Biblical Roman) to kilopound
Please provide values below to convert assarion (Biblical Roman) [assarion] to kilopound [kip], or Convert kilopound to assarion (Biblical Roman).
How to Convert Assarion (Biblical Roman) to Kilopound
1 assarion = 5.29109429243706e-07 kip
Example: convert 15 assarion to kip:
15 assarion = 15 × 5.29109429243706e-07 kip = 7.93664143865559e-06 kip
Assarion (Biblical Roman) to Kilopound Conversion Table
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Assarion (Biblical Roman)
The assarion was a small Roman bronze or copper coin used in ancient times, often as a unit of weight and currency.
History/Origin
Originating in the Roman Empire, the assarion was used during the late Republic and early Imperial periods, primarily in the Eastern provinces. It served both as a monetary unit and a standard for measuring small weights.
Current Use
The assarion is no longer in use today. It is primarily of historical interest and is referenced in studies of ancient Roman economy and numismatics.
Kilopound
A kilopound (kip) is a unit of force equal to 1,000 pounds-force, primarily used in engineering and construction to measure large forces.
History/Origin
The kilopound originated in the United States as a practical unit for expressing large forces in structural engineering, especially in the context of steel and concrete design. It has been in use since the early 20th century as part of customary engineering units.
Current Use
Today, the kip is still used mainly in the United States within civil and structural engineering to specify loads, stresses, and forces in construction projects, particularly for steel and concrete structures.