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Weight/Mass | Convert from scruple [troy] to obolus [Ancient Rome] |
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Common Weight Conversions Metric Weight Conversions Unit Definition (scruple [troy]) The scruple is a unit of weight in the traditional (troy) system used by English apothecaries, equal to 20 grains, 1/24 troy ounce or approximately 1.2960 gram. Unit Definition (obolus [Ancient Rome]) The obolus [Ancient Rome] is a historic unit of weight or mass. The obol is a very small weight that originated as the weight of a tiny Greek coin. In Rome, the obolus was equal to 1/48 Roman ounce (uncia) or about 0.57 gram.
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