What is a grain (gr) unit?

A grain is a traditional unit of mass equal to exactly 64.79891 milligrams, commonly used for very small weights such as bullet and arrow weights or old pharmaceutical dosages.

What is a gerah in Biblical Hebrew context?

The gerah is an ancient Biblical Hebrew unit of mass, equal to one twentieth of a shekel, used historically for accounting and law, and reconstructed to roughly 0.57 to 0.7 grams.

Why are conversions between grain and gerah approximate?

Because the gerah's weight varies based on different shekel standards and is reconstructed from historical data, while the grain is defined exactly.

How to Convert from Grain [gr] to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew)?

Convert weight measurements from grains to gerahs (Biblical Hebrew) using this practical online tool. Useful for archaeology, biblical studies, numismatics, and historical research.

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Grain [gr] to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table

Grain [gr]	Gerah (Biblical Hebrew)

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Grain [gr] to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table
Grain [gr]	Gerah (Biblical Hebrew)

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to change weight values from grain (gr), a traditional unit commonly used for very small masses, to gerah, an ancient Biblical Hebrew weight unit. It supports tasks in archaeology, biblical research, and related fields.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numeric weight value in grain (gr) units
Select the output unit as gerah (Biblical Hebrew)
Click the convert button to get the equivalent weight value
Review the result and use it for your historical or research context

Key Features

Converts weight values from grain to gerah (Biblical Hebrew) accurately
Supports historical and archaeological unit comparisons
Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Provides example conversions for clarity
Facilitates understanding between modern and ancient weight units

Examples

10 Grain [gr] equals approximately 1.1368 Gerah (Biblical Hebrew)
50 Grain [gr] equals approximately 5.6841 Gerah (Biblical Hebrew)

Common Use Cases

Interpreting small weights in biblical texts involving shekels and gerahs
Converting bullet and arrow weights into ancient weight standards for research
Archaeological comparison of small metal weights or coin fragments
Translating apothecary dosages into biblical mass units
Supporting numismatics and historical economic reconstructions

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the grain value is accurate before converting
Use the conversion as an estimate due to variations in the gerah standard
Consider the historical shekel standard applicable to your research
Cross-reference converted values with archaeological or biblical data
Use the tool for comparative and contextual analysis rather than exact measurements

Limitations

The gerah's weight varies depending on the shekel standard, so conversions are approximate
Grain is precisely defined, but the gerah’s value is reconstructed and fluctuates
Conversion results should be used for estimation, not exact scientific measurement
The tool does not account for variations in historical context beyond the provided conversion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a grain (gr) unit?: A grain is a traditional unit of mass equal to exactly 64.79891 milligrams, commonly used for very small weights such as bullet and arrow weights or old pharmaceutical dosages.
What is a gerah in Biblical Hebrew context?: The gerah is an ancient Biblical Hebrew unit of mass, equal to one twentieth of a shekel, used historically for accounting and law, and reconstructed to roughly 0.57 to 0.7 grams.
Why are conversions between grain and gerah approximate?: Because the gerah's weight varies based on different shekel standards and is reconstructed from historical data, while the grain is defined exactly.

Key Terminology

Grain (gr): A traditional unit of mass equal to exactly 64.79891 milligrams, used for small weights like bullets and arrow points.
Gerah (Biblical Hebrew): An ancient Biblical Hebrew mass unit equal to one twentieth of a shekel, employed historically in law and accounting.
Shekel: A historical unit of weight in ancient Hebrew measurement; one shekel comprises twenty gerahs.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the precise weight of one grain (gr)?

Exactly 64.79891 milligrams

Approximately 0.7 grams

One twentieth of a shekel

What does the gerah represent in Biblical Hebrew units?

One twentieth of a shekel

Exactly 64.79891 milligrams

A modern pharmaceutical dosage unit

For what purpose is the grain to gerah conversion mainly used?

Translating traditional ballistic and apothecary units into an ancient biblical weight standard

Measuring exact modern scientific weights

Calculating modern monetary values

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