Convert quadrans (Biblical Roman) to slug
Please provide values below to convert quadrans (Biblical Roman) [quadrans] to slug [slug], or Convert slug to quadrans (Biblical Roman).
How to Convert Quadrans (Biblical Roman) to Slug
1 quadrans = 4.1113059514093e-06 slug
Example: convert 15 quadrans to slug:
15 quadrans = 15 × 4.1113059514093e-06 slug = 6.16695892711395e-05 slug
Quadrans (Biblical Roman) to Slug 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.
Slug
A slug is a unit of mass primarily used in the imperial system, equal to approximately 32.174 pounds or 14.5939 kilograms.
History/Origin
The slug was introduced in the 19th century as a unit of mass in the imperial system, named after the animal due to its slow movement, and has been used mainly in engineering and physics contexts within the United States.
Current Use
Today, the slug is primarily used in scientific and engineering calculations in the United States, especially in contexts involving imperial units, but it is largely replaced by the kilogram in most applications worldwide.