Convert hundredweight (US) to assarion (Biblical Roman)
Please provide values below to convert hundredweight (US) [cwt (US)] to assarion (Biblical Roman) [assarion], or Convert assarion (Biblical Roman) to hundredweight (US).
How to Convert Hundredweight (Us) to Assarion (Biblical Roman)
1 cwt (US) = 188996.820833333 assarion
Example: convert 15 cwt (US) to assarion:
15 cwt (US) = 15 × 188996.820833333 assarion = 2834952.3125 assarion
Hundredweight (Us) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) Conversion Table
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Hundredweight (Us)
A hundredweight (US) is a unit of weight equal to 100 pounds (45.3592 kilograms).
History/Origin
The hundredweight originated in the British Imperial system and was adopted in the United States as a standard unit of weight for trade and commerce, particularly in agriculture and shipping, with the US customary hundredweight defined as 100 pounds.
Current Use
The US hundredweight (cwt) is still used in industries such as agriculture, shipping, and commodity trading to measure bulk quantities of goods like livestock, produce, and other commodities.
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.