What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms values measured in the ancient mina (Biblical Greek), an old unit of mass used for precious metals, into carat units, which are standard for weighing gemstones and pearls. It enables users to compare and interpret historical mass data in terms of contemporary gemological standards.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in mina (Biblical Greek) you wish to convert.
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Choose mina (Biblical Greek) as the input unit and carat [car, ct] as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in carats.
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View the result to interpret ancient weights in terms of gemstone mass.
Key Features
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Converts between mina (Biblical Greek) and carat units easily.
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Supports historical research applications by bridging ancient and modern units.
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Uses a fixed conversion rate of 1 mina equals 1700 carats.
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick conversions.
Examples
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2 mina (Biblical Greek) converts to 3400 carat [car, ct].
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0.5 mina (Biblical Greek) converts to 850 carat [car, ct].
Common Use Cases
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Translating biblical and ancient Near Eastern precious metal weights to modern gemstone units.
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Analyzing historical monetary amounts and archaeological findings.
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Comparing silver weights in classical Greek economic accounts to modern measurements.
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Interpreting large payments, fines, or temple contributions documented in ancient texts.
Tips & Best Practices
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Remember that the mina varied by region and period, so conversions are approximations.
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Use the tool primarily for historical research or gemological comparison with awareness of unit differences.
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Cross-reference converted values with archaeological or numismatic data for contextual accuracy.
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Utilize the standard carat unit for precise modern gemstone weight representation.
Limitations
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The mina’s weight was not consistent historically or regionally, affecting exact conversion accuracy.
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Carat is a modern unit defined exactly as 0.2 grams, unlike the broader mina.
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Conversions serve interpretative and comparative purposes rather than exact scientific measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the mina (Biblical Greek)?
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The mina is an ancient unit of mass used in Near Eastern and Greek/Biblical cultures for precious metals, with its weight varying historically and regionally.
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How precise is the conversion from mina to carat?
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Conversion uses a fixed rate where 1 mina equals 1700 carats, but due to historical weight variation of the mina, results are approximate.
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What is a carat?
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A carat is a modern unit of mass for gemstones, defined as exactly 200 milligrams, and subdivided into 100 points.
Key Terminology
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Mina (Biblical Greek)
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An ancient unit of mass from Near Eastern and Greek/Biblical contexts, used for weighing precious metals and recording monetary amounts, with variable historic weight.
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Carat [car, ct]
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A modern unit of mass equal to 200 milligrams, commonly used to measure the weight of gemstones and pearls.
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Conversion Rate
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The fixed number used to translate one unit into another; here, 1 mina (Biblical Greek) equals 1700 carats.