What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to convert weight and mass values from the ancient mina (Biblical Hebrew) unit to dalton, the unified atomic mass unit. It bridges historical mass measurements with modern atomic-scale units, supporting interdisciplinary studies involving archaeology and molecular sciences.
How to Use This Tool?
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Input the mass value in mina (Biblical Hebrew) units.
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Select mina as the original unit and dalton as the target unit.
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Execute the conversion to see the equivalent mass in daltons.
Key Features
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Converts ancient mina (Biblical Hebrew) weights into daltons with a fixed conversion rate.
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Supports research across archaeology, chemistry, biochemistry, and polymer science.
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Provides results suitable for theoretical and comparative analysis between historical and atomic mass scales.
Examples
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2 Mina converts to approximately 6.865277953419 × 10²³ Dalton.
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0.5 Mina converts to approximately 1.71631948835475 × 10²³ Dalton.
Common Use Cases
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Interpret amounts of silver, gold, or tribute in biblical and ancient Near Eastern texts.
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Compare archaeological weight findings to historical mass standards.
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Assess mass and value of metal objects in numismatics and conservation.
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Report atomic and molecular masses in chemistry and biochemistry studies.
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Describe protein and peptide masses in proteomics.
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Analyze monomer and oligomer masses in polymer science.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use scientific notation to manage very large values generated by the conversion.
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Consider the regional and historical variations of mina when interpreting results.
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Apply this conversion primarily for theoretical comparisons and research contexts.
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Verify unit selections carefully to ensure accurate conversions.
Limitations
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The mina unit varied in mass over time and location, introducing uncertainty.
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The conversion factor is extremely large, leading to very high numerical results.
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Dalton is intended for atomic and molecular scale masses, so conversions to dalton reflect theoretical, not practical, mass equivalences.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a mina (Biblical Hebrew)?
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It is an ancient Near Eastern unit of mass used in Biblical Hebrew texts to weigh precious metals and goods, with a mass range roughly between 0.5 and 1.0 kilograms.
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What does one dalton represent?
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A dalton is the atomic mass unit defined as one twelfth the mass of a carbon‑12 atom and is used to express atomic and molecular masses.
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Why convert mina to dalton?
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Converting mina to dalton allows for comparison of ancient mass units with precise atomic-scale masses, aiding interdisciplinary research in archaeology, chemistry, and molecular sciences.
Key Terminology
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Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient Near Eastern unit of mass described in Biblical texts, used for weighing precious metals and goods, with variable mass over regions and times.
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Dalton (Da)
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The unified atomic mass unit equal to one twelfth the mass of a carbon-12 atom, used in atomic and molecular mass measurements.
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Scientific Notation
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A method of expressing very large or small numbers succinctly, often used to represent the large results in mass unit conversions.