What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms weight measurements from the ancient mina (Biblical Greek) unit into metric tons (tonne). It is designed for use in historical, archaeological, and economic studies to relate ancient weights to modern mass units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in mina (Biblical Greek) that you want to convert.
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Select mina (Biblical Greek) as the starting unit and metric ton [t] as the target unit.
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View the converted mass in metric tons instantly.
Key Features
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Converts mina (Biblical Greek), an ancient mass unit, to metric tons.
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Supports understanding of historical and archaeological weight records.
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Provides easy-to-use, browser-based conversion with clear examples.
Examples
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10 mina (Biblical Greek) converts approximately to 0.0034 metric tons.
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50 mina (Biblical Greek) converts approximately to 0.017 metric tons.
Common Use Cases
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Translating ancient precious metal weights into modern units for historical analysis.
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Interpreting biblical and Near Eastern monetary records in contemporary mass terms.
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Supporting archaeological research and museum cataloging of ancient artifacts.
Tips & Best Practices
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Consider the historical variability of the mina’s weight when interpreting results.
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Use the conversion as an approximate guide rather than exact measurement.
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Combine with historical context for more meaningful economic or archaeological insights.
Limitations
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The mina’s weight varied regionally and historically, so conversions approximate classical Attic values.
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Metric tons represent very large masses, causing very small decimal results from ancient units.
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Differences in ancient weight standards mean conversions are interpretive, not precise.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a mina (Biblical Greek)?
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It is an ancient unit of mass used in Near Eastern and Greek biblical contexts, varying by region and period, often around 430 grams under the Attic standard.
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What does one metric ton represent?
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A metric ton, or tonne, is a standardized mass unit equal to exactly 1,000 kilograms.
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Why do conversion results from mina to metric tons appear as very small decimal numbers?
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Because the mina is an ancient, relatively small weight unit, while metric tons represent large masses, resulting in small decimal values upon conversion.
Key Terminology
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Mina (Biblical Greek)
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An ancient mass unit used in Greek and Near Eastern contexts, approximately 430 g under Attic standards, used for weighing precious metals and large monetary amounts.
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Metric Ton (tonne)
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A modern standardized unit of mass equal to exactly 1,000 kilograms.
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Conversion Rate
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The fixed numerical factor used to convert one unit of measurement to another; here, 1 mina equals 0.00034 metric tons.