What is the US hundredweight?

The US hundredweight is a mass unit equal to 100 avoirdupois pounds, commonly used in commercial contexts for bulk goods.

What was the mina used for in biblical times?

The mina was an ancient unit used in Near Eastern and Greek sources to weigh precious metals and record large monetary amounts.

Why are conversions between hundredweight and mina approximate?

Because the mina's exact weight varied by era and region, and the hundredweight is a modern unit, conversions are approximate and intended mainly for interpretive purposes.

How to Convert from Hundredweight (US) to Mina (Biblical Greek)

Convert weight measurements from the US hundredweight unit to the ancient mina (Biblical Greek) for historical and archaeological applications.

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

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

This converter transforms mass values measured in the US hundredweight, a modern commercial unit, into the mina, an ancient Near Eastern and Greek unit used to weigh precious metals and monetary amounts. It supports historical research and the interpretation of ancient economic records.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the mass value in hundredweight (US) that you want to convert.
Select the source unit (hundredweight US) and the target unit (mina Biblical Greek).
Initiate the conversion to obtain the equivalent amount in minas.
Use the resulting value to assist in historical or archaeological analysis.

Key Features

Convert values from US hundredweight to Biblical Greek mina easily.
Supports translation of modern bulk mass into ancient weight units.
Facilitates understanding of economic texts, archaeological finds, and historical data.
Browser-based tool requiring no installations.
Includes example conversions for practical reference.

Examples

2 Hundredweight (US) converts to approximately 266.82 mina (Biblical Greek).
0.5 Hundredweight (US) converts to about 66.70 mina (Biblical Greek).

Common Use Cases

Translating bulk commodity weights into ancient monetary and weight units.
Interpreting biblical and Near Eastern economic records involving minas.
Assisting museum curation related to ancient precious metals.
Supporting academic studies in archaeology and ancient economies.
Converting modern measurements for historical research contexts.

Tips & Best Practices

Use the tool primarily for comparative and interpretive purposes due to historical variation in mina weights.
Confirm the context of the mina standard being used in your research.
Supplement conversions with historical sources and archaeological data when possible.
Be aware of the differences between modern and ancient mass systems when applying results.

Limitations

The mina's exact weight differs by region and historical period, making conversions approximate.
The hundredweight is a modern unit; this tool is not intended for precise or practical weight measurements.
Variations in mina standards and uncertainties in ancient definitions affect precision.
Conversions rely on typical classical Attic mina standards and should be interpreted accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the US hundredweight?: The US hundredweight is a mass unit equal to 100 avoirdupois pounds, commonly used in commercial contexts for bulk goods.
What was the mina used for in biblical times?: The mina was an ancient unit used in Near Eastern and Greek sources to weigh precious metals and record large monetary amounts.
Why are conversions between hundredweight and mina approximate?: Because the mina's exact weight varied by era and region, and the hundredweight is a modern unit, conversions are approximate and intended mainly for interpretive purposes.

Key Terminology

Hundredweight (US): A unit of mass equal to 100 avoirdupois pounds, widely used in US commercial trade for bulk goods.
Mina (Biblical Greek): An ancient mass unit used in Near Eastern and Greek contexts for weighing precious metals and recording monetary values.
Classical Attic System: A measurement framework from ancient Greece where 1 mina equaled 1/60 of a talent and about 100 drachmae.

Quick Knowledge Check

What modern unit does the US hundredweight correspond to?

200 pounds

100 avoirdupois pounds

50 kilograms

In what context was the mina primarily used?

Modern commercial freight

Ancient precious metal and monetary weights

Everyday household measurements

Why should users treat hundredweight to mina conversions as approximate?

Because the hundredweight fluctuates by trade region

Due to regional and period variations in the mina's weight

Ancient minas are exactly defined and constant

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