What is a hundredweight (UK)?

The UK hundredweight is an imperial mass unit equal to 112 avoirdupois pounds and represents one twentieth of a long ton.

What is the mina (Biblical Greek)?

The mina is an ancient unit of mass used in Near Eastern and Greek contexts for weighing precious metals and recording monetary amounts, with weights varying by region.

Is the conversion between hundredweight and mina exact?

No, the conversion is approximate since the mina varied historically and the hundredweight is a modern standardized unit.

How to Convert from Hundredweight (UK) to Mina (Biblical Greek)?

Convert weight measurements from the UK hundredweight to the Biblical Greek mina with this easy-to-use online converter, ideal for historical and economic research.

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Hundredweight (UK) to Mina (Biblical Greek) Conversion Table

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Hundredweight (UK) to Mina (Biblical Greek) Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to change values from the UK hundredweight, a modern imperial weight unit, to the ancient Biblical Greek mina, a unit used historically for precious metals and monetary accounting.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numeric value in hundredweight (UK)
Select hundredweight (UK) as the input unit
Choose mina (Biblical Greek) as the output unit
Click convert to view the result in mina

Key Features

Converts weight from hundredweight (UK) to mina (Biblical Greek)
Supports historical and commercial measurement contexts
Browser-based and simple to use
Facilitates cross-cultural economic and historical comparisons

Examples

2 Hundredweight (UK) equals approximately 298.837 mina (Biblical Greek)
0.5 Hundredweight (UK) converts to around 74.709 mina (Biblical Greek)

Common Use Cases

Historical research connecting British imperial and ancient Near Eastern units
Archaeological interpretation of ancient monetary systems
Economic history studies involving bulk commodity measurements
Biblical studies focusing on temple contributions and fines

Tips & Best Practices

Use the tool for interpretive or comparative conversions due to differing historical standards
Confirm the specific ancient system if precise historical context is required
Leverage the converter for understanding the scale of ancient monetary values in modern terms

Limitations

The mina's weight varied by region and period, affecting exact equivalence
The hundredweight (UK) is a standardized modern unit, while mina is less exact
Results are approximate and suited for interpretive or comparative purposes rather than precise measurements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hundredweight (UK)?: The UK hundredweight is an imperial mass unit equal to 112 avoirdupois pounds and represents one twentieth of a long ton.
What is the mina (Biblical Greek)?: The mina is an ancient unit of mass used in Near Eastern and Greek contexts for weighing precious metals and recording monetary amounts, with weights varying by region.
Is the conversion between hundredweight and mina exact?: No, the conversion is approximate since the mina varied historically and the hundredweight is a modern standardized unit.

Key Terminology

Hundredweight (UK): An imperial mass unit equal to 112 pounds, used in British commercial and historical contexts.
Mina (Biblical Greek): An ancient Near Eastern unit of mass used for weighing precious metals and recording monetary amounts.
Imperial Ton: A ton measurement in the British imperial system; one long ton equals 20 hundredweights.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the UK hundredweight equal to?

100 kilograms

112 avoirdupois pounds

50 Biblical mina

What was the mina used for in ancient times?

Measuring agricultural products

Weighing precious metals and monetary values

Calculating land area

Why should conversions between hundredweight and mina be used cautiously?

Because both units use the metric system

Because the mina varied regionally and historically

Because hundredweight is only used for liquids

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