Convert stone (UK) to assarion (Biblical Roman)
Please provide values below to convert stone (UK) [st (UK)] to assarion (Biblical Roman) [assarion], or Convert assarion (Biblical Roman) to stone (UK).
How to Convert Stone (Uk) to Assarion (Biblical Roman)
1 st (UK) = 26459.5549166667 assarion
Example: convert 15 st (UK) to assarion:
15 st (UK) = 15 Γ 26459.5549166667 assarion = 396893.32375 assarion
Stone (Uk) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) Conversion Table
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Stone (Uk)
A stone (st) is a British unit of weight equal to 14 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used for measuring body weight.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a practical unit of weight for trade and commerce. Its use has persisted in the UK for measuring human body weight, despite the metric system's adoption elsewhere.
Current Use
Today, the stone is still commonly used in the UK and Ireland for personal weight measurement, especially in the context of health and fitness, although it is largely replaced by kilograms in official and international contexts.
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.