Convert quadrans (Biblical Roman) to ton (short)

Please provide values below to convert quadrans (Biblical Roman) [quadrans] to ton (short) [ton (US)], or Convert ton (short) to quadrans (Biblical Roman).




How to Convert Quadrans (Biblical Roman) to Ton (Short)

1 quadrans = 6.61386786554633e-08 ton (US)

Example: convert 15 quadrans to ton (US):
15 quadrans = 15 Γ— 6.61386786554633e-08 ton (US) = 9.92080179831949e-07 ton (US)


Quadrans (Biblical Roman) to Ton (Short) 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.


Ton (Short)

A short ton (US) is a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds or approximately 907.1847 kilograms.

History/Origin

The short ton was developed in the United States as a standardized unit of weight for commercial and industrial use, replacing the older long ton used in Britain. It became widely adopted in the 19th and 20th centuries for measuring large quantities of goods.

Current Use

The short ton (US) is primarily used in the United States for measuring freight, commodities, and industrial materials. It is also used in some contexts for shipping and trade, especially in industries like mining, construction, and manufacturing.



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