A centigram is a metric unit of mass equivalent to one hundredth of a gram, commonly used to measure very small masses such as laboratory samples or pharmaceutical doses.

What is a gerah in Biblical Hebrew measurements?

The gerah is an ancient Hebrew unit of mass, equal to one twentieth of a shekel, historically used as the smallest standard weight for accounting and law in the Hebrew Bible.

Why do gerah weights vary in grams?

Gerah weights differ because their exact mass depends on the shekel standard adopted, with typical values ranging between approximately 0.57 and 0.7 grams.

How to Convert from Centigram [cg] to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew)

Convert weights from centigrams to the ancient Biblical Hebrew unit gerah. This tool assists in translating modern metric small mass measurements into historical units used in biblical texts and archaeology.

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Centigram [cg] to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table

Centigram [cg]	Gerah (Biblical Hebrew)

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Centigram [cg] to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table
Centigram [cg]	Gerah (Biblical Hebrew)

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to transform weights measured in centigrams, a metric unit for small masses, into gerahs, an ancient Biblical Hebrew weight unit. It supports studies involving historical texts, archaeology, and numismatics by linking modern and ancient mass measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the weight value in centigrams you wish to convert.
Select centigram as the from-unit and gerah (Biblical Hebrew) as the to-unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent mass in gerahs.
Use the results for interpreting biblical measurements or historical data.

Key Features

Converts from centigram, a metric subunit of the gram, to gerah, an ancient Hebrew mass unit.
Uses the established conversion factor to link modern and biblical weight units.
Supports research in biblical studies, archaeology, and historical reconstruction.
Simple and browser-based interface for quick conversions.
Includes example conversions for ease of understanding.

Examples

Converting 10 centigrams yields approximately 0.1754 gerahs.
Converting 50 centigrams results in about 0.8772 gerahs.

Common Use Cases

Translating modern small mass values into ancient Biblical Hebrew units for academic and religious studies.
Comparing archaeological metal weights and coin fragments to biblical standards.
Converting ancient units to metric grams for historical economic reconstruction and analysis.

Tips & Best Practices

Understand that the gerah value can vary due to different shekel standards historically used.
Use this tool as an approximation guide rather than an exact converter.
Refer to archaeological and biblical scholarship to contextualize your converted results.

Limitations

Gerah units vary in exact mass depending on the shekel standard chosen, affecting precision.
As a reconstructed ancient unit, the gerah does not correspond exactly to modern metric units.
Conversions serve as approximations and should be used with caution in precise calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a centigram?: A centigram is a metric unit of mass equivalent to one hundredth of a gram, commonly used to measure very small masses such as laboratory samples or pharmaceutical doses.
What is a gerah in Biblical Hebrew measurements?: The gerah is an ancient Hebrew unit of mass, equal to one twentieth of a shekel, historically used as the smallest standard weight for accounting and law in the Hebrew Bible.
Why do gerah weights vary in grams?: Gerah weights differ because their exact mass depends on the shekel standard adopted, with typical values ranging between approximately 0.57 and 0.7 grams.

Key Terminology

Centigram [cg]: A metric unit of mass equaling one hundredth of a gram, often used to measure small sample weights.
Gerah (Biblical Hebrew): An ancient Hebrew unit of mass representing one twentieth of a shekel, used as the smallest standard weight in biblical times.
Shekel: An ancient unit of weight used in Biblical times, of which the gerah is a subdivision.

Quick Knowledge Check

What metric unit is converted using this tool?

Gram

Centigram

Milligram

The gerah is historically equal to what fraction of a shekel?

One tenth

One twentieth

One fiftieth

In what fields is converting centigrams to gerahs especially useful?

Biblical studies and archaeology

Modern pharmacy

Astronomy

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