What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to translate weight values measured in the Biblical Hebrew bekan unit into the traditional British mass unit known as the quarter (UK). It supports research and analysis in areas such as Biblical studies, archaeology, and historical commerce by facilitating comparisons between ancient and historical weight measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value measured in bekan (Biblical Hebrew)
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Select the target unit as quarter (UK) [qr (UK)]
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Submit the values to perform the conversion
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Review the output value in quarters for further usage
Key Features
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Supports conversion between ancient Biblical Hebrew and traditional British weight units
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Includes historical context for both bekan and quarter (UK) units
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Uses an established conversion rate for accurate unit translation
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Helps with scholarly and archaeological evaluations
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Examples
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10 Bekan is converted to 0.004487982 Quarter (UK)
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100 Bekan equals 0.04487982 Quarter (UK)
Common Use Cases
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Analyzing ancient temple tax amounts and census contributions found in Biblical texts
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Studying prescribed silver amounts for offerings and legal payments in Biblical law
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Evaluating old Hebrew silver weights and numismatic artifacts
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Understanding weights in historical British agriculture and commodity trade
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Converting historical mass units for archival and engineering purposes
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify the historical context of the units when applying conversions
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Use this tool primarily for research and comparative analysis rather than precise measurements
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Remember that the quarter (UK) unit is obsolete and may require conversion to modern SI units
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Be aware of potential variations in ancient standards affecting accuracy
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Cross-reference conversion results with authoritative historical sources
Limitations
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The bekan's exact mass varies due to differing ancient shekel standards, leading to approximate results
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The quarter (UK) is no longer used in modern measurement systems
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Conversions reflect historical units which may not correspond precisely to current mass standards
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a bekan in the context of weight measurement?
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A bekan is a Biblical Hebrew unit of weight representing half of a shekel, historically used for temple tax and legal payments.
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How much does a quarter (UK) weigh?
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A quarter (UK) equals one quarter of the long hundredweight, or 28 avoirdupois pounds, approximately 12.7006 kilograms.
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Why might conversion results vary when using this tool?
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Because ancient shekel standards differed, the bekan's exact weight is approximate, and the quarter (UK) is an obsolete unit not used in modern metrology.
Key Terminology
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Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient Hebrew unit of weight representing half a shekel, used for Biblical temple tax and offerings.
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Quarter (UK) [qr (UK)]
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A traditional British unit of mass equal to one quarter of the long hundredweight, historically used in commerce and agriculture.
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Long Hundredweight
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A British unit of mass totaling 112 avoirdupois pounds, from which the quarter (UK) is derived.