Convert carat [car,ct] to quadrans (Biblical Roman) Online | Free weight-and-mass Converter

Carat [car, ct]

The carat is a unit of mass used primarily for measuring gemstones and pearls.

• 
  

  1 carat = 200 milligrams

  
  
• 
  

  1 carat = 0.2 grams

  
  
• 
  

  Symbol: ct or sometimes car

  
  
• 
  

  Subdivided into 100 points, so a 0.25 carat gem is 25 points.

  
  

Key Facts:

• 
  

  1 ct = 0.2 g = 200 mg

  
  
• 
  

  Standardized internationally since 1907

  
  
• 
  

  Commonly used for diamonds, gemstones, and pearls

  
  
• 
  

  Not to be confused with karat, which measures gold purity

  
  

The carat provides a precise and standardized way to describe the weight of precious stones in the jewelry industry.

Quadrans (Biblical Roman)

The quadrans was a small Roman bronze coin used during the Roman Empire, including the Biblical era. It was worth one-quarter of an as and served as one of the lowest denominations in Roman currency.

The quadrans was commonly used for everyday small purchases and minor transactions. Its low value made it accessible to ordinary people for daily needs.

Though rarely mentioned explicitly in the Bible, the quadrans was part of the coinage system during the time of Jesus and the Roman occupation.

Summary:

• 
  

  Roman bronze coin worth ¼ of an as

  
  
• 
  

  Used for small, everyday transactions

  
  
• 
  

  Part of the Roman currency system in Biblical times