Convert quadrans (Biblical Roman) to carat
Please provide values below to convert quadrans (Biblical Roman) [quadrans] to carat [car, ct], or Convert carat to quadrans (Biblical Roman).
How to Convert Quadrans (Biblical Roman) to Carat
1 quadrans = 0.3 car, ct
Example: convert 15 quadrans to car, ct:
15 quadrans = 15 × 0.3 car, ct = 4.5 car, ct
Quadrans (Biblical Roman) to Carat Conversion Table
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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.
Carat
A carat is a unit of mass used to measure gemstones and pearls, equal to 200 milligrams.
History/Origin
The carat originated from the carob seed, which was historically used as a counterweight in balance scales due to its uniform weight. The term has been used since the 16th century to measure precious stones.
Current Use
Today, the carat is primarily used in the jewelry industry to specify the weight of diamonds and other gemstones, with 1 carat equaling 0.2 grams.