What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms weight values from the mina (Biblical Greek), an ancient mass unit used for precious metals and monetary amounts, into the long ton (UK), an imperial mass unit historically used in the United Kingdom for bulk cargo and ship displacement.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the amount in mina (Biblical Greek) to convert.
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Select mina (Biblical Greek) as the source unit and ton (long) [ton (UK)] as the target unit.
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Click convert to see the result displayed instantly.
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Use the output to assist with translating and comparing ancient and historical mass data.
Key Features
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Accurately convert mina (Biblical Greek) values to ton (long) [ton (UK)] units.
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Simplifies interpretation of ancient weights into modern British imperial units.
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Ideal for historical, archaeological, maritime, and legacy document research.
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Browser-based tool available without installation.
Examples
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10 minas (Biblical Greek) equal 0.003346302 tons (long) [ton (UK)]
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100 minas (Biblical Greek) equal 0.03346302 tons (long) [ton (UK)]
Common Use Cases
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Translating ancient Near Eastern and biblical monetary or mass records into modern imperial units.
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Converting UK maritime ship displacement and bulk cargo weight figures from historical records.
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Interpreting legacy engineering, survey, or legal documents that reference older UK mass units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the historical context of the mina to match regional or period-specific weights when possible.
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Use this conversion primarily for historical or research purposes rather than for modern measurements.
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Cross-check results with archaeological or textual data for greater accuracy in research.
Limitations
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The exact weight of the mina (Biblical Greek) varies depending on region and era, causing potential inconsistencies.
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This converter assumes a standard mina weight of approximately 430 grams which may not fit all ancient references.
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Ton (long) [ton (UK)] is an older unit mostly relevant to historical, maritime, or legacy British contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a mina (Biblical Greek)?
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The mina (Biblical Greek) is an ancient unit of mass used in Near Eastern and Greek/Biblical sources to weigh precious metals and record large monetary amounts, with its exact weight varying by location and era.
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Why convert mina to ton (long) [ton (UK)]?
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Converting mina to ton (long) [ton (UK)] helps researchers translate ancient mass or monetary records into imperial units used historically in UK maritime, trade, and engineering contexts.
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Is the ton (long) [ton (UK)] still commonly used today?
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The ton (long) [ton (UK)] is an older unit largely replaced by other units today but remains relevant for interpreting historical British maritime, trade, and legal documents.
Key Terminology
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Mina (Biblical Greek)
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An ancient Near Eastern and Greek unit of mass used for weighing precious metals and recording large monetary values, with weight varying by historical period and region.
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Ton (long) [ton (UK)]
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An imperial mass unit equal to 2,240 avoirdupois pounds or exactly 1,016.0469088 kilograms, traditionally used in the United Kingdom especially for maritime and bulk cargo measurements.