What is a mina (Biblical Hebrew)?

It is an ancient unit of mass used in Biblical Hebrew texts for weighing precious metals and goods, with a mass roughly estimated between 0.5 and 1.0 kilograms.

Why convert mina to decigrams?

Converting to decigrams allows precise modern measurement of ancient weights, facilitating detailed scientific analysis and comparison.

Is the conversion rate exact?

No, the rate of 1 mina equals 5700 decigrams is an approximate scholarly estimate, as the original mina's mass varied regionally and historically.

How to Convert from Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Decigram [dg]?

Learn how to convert ancient Biblical Hebrew units of weight, specifically the mina, into decigrams (dg) using a precise conversion factor, useful for archaeology, historical metrology, and related fields.

Mina (Biblical Hebrew)

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Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Decigram [dg] Conversion Table

Mina (Biblical Hebrew)	Decigram [dg]

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Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Decigram [dg] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms values measured in mina, an ancient unit of weight used in Biblical Hebrew contexts, into decigrams, a modern unit suitable for expressing small masses with fine resolution.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the amount in mina (Biblical Hebrew) in the input field.
Select mina as the source unit and decigram as the target unit.
Click the convert button to view the equivalent mass in decigrams.

Key Features

Converts mina (Biblical Hebrew) values to decigrams accurately using a standard conversion factor.
Supports analysis of ancient weights through modern precise mass units.
Browser-based and easy to use without additional software.

Examples

2 mina (Biblical Hebrew) equals 2 × 5700 dg = 11400 decigrams.
0.5 mina (Biblical Hebrew) equals 0.5 × 5700 dg = 2850 decigrams.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting weights of precious metals recorded in Biblical and ancient Near Eastern texts.
Comparing archaeological finds to historical mass standards in trade and economy studies.
Estimating the mass of ancient metal objects for numismatic and conservation purposes.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure correct unit selection before converting for accurate results.
Use the conversion for comparative analysis rather than exact historical mass due to variability in mina standards.
Apply decigram units for precise measurement needs when dealing with small quantities relating to ancient objects.

Limitations

The mass of a mina varies regionally and over time, so the fixed rate of 5700 dg is an estimate based on scholarly approximations.
Decigram units are much smaller and require cautious handling to interpret large ancient units correctly.
Precision is constrained by uncertainties in the original mina definition and its historical standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a mina (Biblical Hebrew)?: It is an ancient unit of mass used in Biblical Hebrew texts for weighing precious metals and goods, with a mass roughly estimated between 0.5 and 1.0 kilograms.
Why convert mina to decigrams?: Converting to decigrams allows precise modern measurement of ancient weights, facilitating detailed scientific analysis and comparison.
Is the conversion rate exact?: No, the rate of 1 mina equals 5700 decigrams is an approximate scholarly estimate, as the original mina's mass varied regionally and historically.

Key Terminology

Mina (Biblical Hebrew): An ancient Near Eastern mass unit found in Biblical Hebrew sources, used for weighing precious metals and larger goods, with variable historical standards.
Decigram (dg): An SI-derived mass unit equaling one tenth of a gram (0.1 g), used for precise measurement of small masses.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one mina (Biblical Hebrew) roughly convert to in decigrams?

570 decigrams

5700 decigrams

57000 decigrams

What type of items is the mina historically used to weigh?

Small laboratory samples

Precious metals and large goods

Food ingredients

Why should users be cautious when interpreting converted values?

Conversion formulas often change

Mina values vary regionally and historically

Decigrams are not precise

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