Convert quadrans (Biblical Roman) to kilogram
Please provide values below to convert quadrans (Biblical Roman) [quadrans] to kilogram [kg], or Convert kilogram to quadrans (Biblical Roman).
How to Convert Quadrans (Biblical Roman) to Kilogram
1 quadrans = 6e-05 kg
Example: convert 15 quadrans to kg:
15 quadrans = 15 × 6e-05 kg = 0.0009 kg
Quadrans (Biblical Roman) to Kilogram 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.
Kilogram
The kilogram (kg) is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI), defined as the mass of the International Prototype Kilogram, a platinum-iridium alloy cylinder kept at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures.
History/Origin
The kilogram was originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one liter of water. It was later represented by a platinum standard in 1875, known as the International Prototype Kilogram, which served as the global standard until 2019.
Current Use
Today, the kilogram is defined by the Planck constant, fixed at exactly 6.62607015×10⁻³⁴ joule seconds, ensuring greater precision and stability in measurements worldwide. It is widely used in science, industry, and commerce for measuring mass.