What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to convert measurements from mina (Biblical Greek), an ancient unit of mass used in Near Eastern and Greek sources, into tonnes, the modern metric unit for large masses. It helps translate historical weight units into standardized units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value in mina (Biblical Greek) that you wish to convert.
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Select mina (Biblical Greek) as the input unit and tonne [t] as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent weight in tonnes.
Key Features
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Converts weight from mina (Biblical Greek) to metric tonnes accurately using a defined conversion rate.
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Helps interpret ancient monetary and mass records in modern terms.
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Browser-based and simple to operate for historians, archaeologists, and researchers.
Examples
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10 minas converts to 0.0034 tonnes.
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50 minas converts to 0.017 tonnes.
Common Use Cases
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Translating ancient records of large payments, fines, or temple contributions into modern mass units.
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Expressing monetary values and silver weights from classical Greek economic accounts in current units.
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Supporting historical research and archaeology by converting ancient mass measurements for academic analysis.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter as a guide when interpreting ancient weight units, keeping in mind regional variations.
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Corroborate converted values with historical and archaeological context for greater accuracy.
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Apply the conversion primarily for research and educational purposes rather than precise mass measurement.
Limitations
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The exact mass represented by a mina varied depending on time and place, so conversion results are approximate.
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Differences in local historical standards mean values should be treated as estimates, not absolute amounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a mina (Biblical Greek)?
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A mina is an ancient unit of mass used in Near Eastern and Greek/Biblical contexts for weighing precious metals and recording monetary amounts, with its exact weight varying by region and period.
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How much is 1 mina in tonnes?
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1 mina (Biblical Greek) equals 0.00034 tonnes, based on the standard conversion used in this tool.
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Why might the mina's weight vary?
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The mina's weight differed historically due to regional and chronological differences in standards across Near Eastern and Greek areas.
Key Terminology
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Mina (Biblical Greek)
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An ancient unit of mass used for precious metals and monetary accounting in Near Eastern and Greek/Biblical contexts, with varying weight standards.
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Tonne [t]
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A metric unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms, widely used in industry, commerce, and science for measuring large masses.