Convert grain to quadrans (Biblical Roman)
Please provide values below to convert grain [gr] to quadrans (Biblical Roman) [quadrans], or Convert quadrans (Biblical Roman) to grain.
How to Convert Grain to Quadrans (Biblical Roman)
1 gr = 1.07998183333333 quadrans
Example: convert 15 gr to quadrans:
15 gr = 15 × 1.07998183333333 quadrans = 16.1997275 quadrans
Grain to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) Conversion Table
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Grain
A grain is a unit of mass traditionally used to measure small quantities, primarily in the context of precious metals, pharmaceuticals, and firearms.
History/Origin
The grain dates back to ancient times and was originally based on the weight of a single seed of a cereal grain, such as barley. It has been used since the Middle Ages and was standardized in the apothecaries' system.
Current Use
Today, the grain is mainly used in the measurement of bullets, gunpowder, and precious metals, and is recognized as a unit of mass in the apothecaries' system, although it has largely been replaced by grams in most contexts.
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.