What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to change values from grams, a modern SI unit of mass, into mina, an ancient measurement used in Near Eastern and biblical contexts for weighing precious metals and large monetary sums.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the mass value in grams into the input field
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Select gram [g] as the source unit and mina (Biblical Greek) as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the result in mina
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Review and interpret conversions for historical or analytical purposes
Key Features
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Converts weight from gram [g] to mina (Biblical Greek) based on defined conversion rates
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Simple and user-friendly interface for quick calculations
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Supports historical and archaeological research needs
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Browser-based and accessible without installation
Examples
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100 grams converts to approximately 0.29411765 mina
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500 grams converts to approximately 1.47058825 mina
Common Use Cases
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Translating ancient monetary or mass records into modern metric measurements
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Assisting biblical scholars and archaeologists in understanding historical weights
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Analyzing economic accounts and contributions in ancient Greek and Near Eastern contexts
Tips & Best Practices
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Understand that the mina unit varied by time and region, so use conversions as approximations
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Cross-reference converted values with historical records for accurate interpretation
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Use this tool primarily for educational, research, or archaeological analysis purposes
Limitations
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The mina's weight differed historically and regionally, leading to approximate results
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Conversions do not capture all variations found in different archaeological or textual sources
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Modern gram precision may not align perfectly with ancient measurement contexts
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a gram?
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A gram is an SI-derived unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram, commonly used for measuring small masses in science and daily activities.
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What is the mina (Biblical Greek)?
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The mina is an ancient weight unit used in Near Eastern and biblical records, often for precious metals and monetary amounts, with its exact weight varying by region and period.
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Why might conversions from gram to mina be approximate?
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Because the mina's weight historically varied by both region and time, so direct conversions can only offer approximate equivalence.
Key Terminology
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Gram [g]
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An SI-derived unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram, used for measuring small masses in various fields.
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Mina (Biblical Greek)
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An ancient Near Eastern weight unit used for precious metals and monetary amounts, with regional and historical variations in its exact mass.
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Conversion Rate
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The defined factor (1 gram = 0.0029411765 mina) used to transform weights from grams into mina units.