What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms weight values from the traditional small unit 'grain' to the ancient Near Eastern mass unit 'Mina' used in Biblical Hebrew texts. It supports scholars, archaeologists, and historians who need to relate modern weights to ancient standards.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value in grains (gr) that you want to convert
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Select the target unit as Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent weight in Mina
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Use the conversion results to assist with scholarly or archaeological analysis
Key Features
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Converts grain (gr), a small modern unit of mass, to the ancient Mina used in Biblical Hebrew contexts
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Supports understanding of historical and archaeological weight measurements
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Provides conversion based on the established ratio 1 grain = 0.0001136823 Mina
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Browser-based and easy to use without any installations
Examples
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100 Grains equals 0.01136823 Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
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500 Grains equals 0.05684115 Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting amounts of precious metals recorded in Biblical and ancient Near Eastern documents
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Comparing ancient weights from archaeological finds to modern measurements
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Estimating the value and mass of historical metal objects in numismatics and conservation
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Relating small modern mass units to large-scale ancient weight systems
Tips & Best Practices
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Keep in mind the Mina’s mass varied regionally and historically, so conversions are approximate
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Use this tool primarily for scholarly interpretation rather than precise scientific measurements
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Verify results with multiple sources when possible in archaeological or historical research
Limitations
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The Mina’s exact mass changed across regions and times, causing variability in values
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Conversions are approximate because the Grain is precisely defined but Mina is not
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Not suitable for applications requiring exact or legal metrological standards
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a grain in weight measurement?
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A grain (symbol: gr) is a traditional unit of mass exactly equal to 64.79891 milligrams, commonly used for very small masses like bullet weights or some pharmaceutical dosages.
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What is the Mina used in Biblical Hebrew contexts?
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The Mina is an ancient Near Eastern unit of mass seen in Biblical Hebrew texts, used for weighing precious metals and large goods, with mass estimates between about 0.5 and 1 kilogram.
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Why is conversion between grain and Mina approximate?
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Because the Mina’s mass varied historically and regionally, and only the grain has an exact modern definition, conversions provide estimated values suitable for interpretive rather than precise uses.
Key Terminology
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Grain (gr)
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A small traditional unit of mass exactly equal to 64.79891 milligrams, used for precise small weights in ballistics and historical pharmaceuticals.
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Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient Near Eastern unit of mass used in Biblical Hebrew and related contexts for larger quantities of precious metals and goods, with varying historical values around 0.5 to 1 kilogram.