What is the grain unit used for?

The grain is a traditional mass unit equal to 64.79891 milligrams, commonly applied in bullet weights, archery, and historical pharmaceutical dosages.

What is a mina (Biblical Greek)?

The mina is an ancient mass unit from the Near East and Greek sources used for weighing precious metals and recording large monetary values in biblical and classical economics.

Can the conversion between grain and mina vary?

Yes, the mina's weight changed depending on region and era; this converter uses the classical Attic mina standard.

How to Convert from Grain [gr] to Mina (Biblical Greek)?

Easily convert weight from grain (gr), a small traditional mass unit, to the ancient mina (Biblical Greek) unit used for precious metals and monetary records with this online tool.

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Grain [gr] to Mina (Biblical Greek) Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to change measurements from grains—a small mass unit used in ballistics and apothecary contexts—to minas, an ancient unit relevant to biblical and Near Eastern studies for weighing precious metals and monetary amounts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the weight value in grains (gr) you want to convert.
Select the target unit, mina (Biblical Greek), for conversion.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent weight in minas.
Use the provided examples as guidance to validate your conversions.

Key Features

Converts weight values between grain (gr) and mina (Biblical Greek) accurately based on classical Attic standards.
Supports historical and archaeological interpretation by bridging modern and ancient mass units.
Easy browser-based interface for quick and precise conversions.
Includes examples to illustrate common conversion scenarios.
Useful for researchers working in fields like biblical studies, numismatics, and ancient economic history.

Examples

500 grains equals 0.0952925 minas based on the conversion formula.
1000 grains converts to 0.190585 minas.

Common Use Cases

Translating precise modern mass measurements for historical and archaeological research involving ancient units.
Interpreting biblical and Near Eastern monetary records expressed in mina units.
Analyzing ancient economic documents and artifacts to determine weights of precious metals.

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check historical context since mina weights vary by region and era.
Perform conversions carefully, as the output often includes small fractional values.
Use this tool as part of broader research for accurate understanding of ancient weights.
Compare converted results with archaeological findings and ancient monetary systems for validation.

Limitations

The mina’s exact weight differs by historical period and location, so conversions may vary accordingly.
This tool uses the classical Attic mina standard, which might not fit all ancient contexts.
Grains represent very small masses, while minas are large units, so results often include small fractions that require precise calculation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the grain unit used for?: The grain is a traditional mass unit equal to 64.79891 milligrams, commonly applied in bullet weights, archery, and historical pharmaceutical dosages.
What is a mina (Biblical Greek)?: The mina is an ancient mass unit from the Near East and Greek sources used for weighing precious metals and recording large monetary values in biblical and classical economics.
Can the conversion between grain and mina vary?: Yes, the mina's weight changed depending on region and era; this converter uses the classical Attic mina standard.

Key Terminology

Grain (gr): A traditional unit of mass equal to exactly 64.79891 milligrams, used for small weights such as bullets and historical pharmaceutical dosages.
Mina (Biblical Greek): An ancient mass unit used in Near Eastern and Greek sources, historically applied for weighing precious metals and monetary values, with varying weight by region and era.
Conversion Rate: The fixed ratio of 1 grain equal to 0.000190585 minas based on the classical Attic standard.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the grain unit primarily used for?

Measuring large precious metal weights

Bullet and propellant weights in firearms

Weighing monetary values in ancient texts

In which context is the mina (Biblical Greek) most commonly used?

Modern ballistics weight measurement

Ancient monetary records and precious metal accounts

Pharmaceutical dosages today

Why might the conversion from grain to mina vary?

The grain varies by region

The mina's historical weight changes by place and time

The conversion formula is inaccurate

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