What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform measurements from mina (Biblical Hebrew), an ancient unit of mass, into grams, the modern metric unit. It supports understanding and interpreting historical weights within contemporary contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value in mina (Biblical Hebrew) you want to convert.
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Select mina (Biblical Hebrew) as the from unit if not pre-selected.
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Choose gram [g] as the target unit for conversion.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent weight in grams.
Key Features
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Converts mina (Biblical Hebrew) to grams using a recognized approximate rate.
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Supports historical and archaeological research needs.
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Easy-to-use online interface suitable for quick weight conversions.
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Provides examples for clear understanding of the conversion.
Examples
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1 Mina (Biblical Hebrew) = 570 grams
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3 Mina (Biblical Hebrew) = 3 × 570 = 1710 grams
Common Use Cases
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Translating ancient weights recorded in Biblical and Near Eastern texts into modern units.
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Supporting archaeological and metrological studies of historical objects.
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Estimating mass for numismatic and conservation research of metal artifacts.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always consider the historical context as the mina mass varied regionally and over time.
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Use this conversion as a general estimate based on scholarly consensus.
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Combine this tool with additional research for precise academic work.
Limitations
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The actual mass standard of the mina changed historically and geographically.
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Conversion to grams uses an approximate value (around 570 g) and may not fit all time periods.
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For specific historical cases, alternative values might be more accurate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a mina in Biblical Hebrew context?
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A mina was an ancient Near Eastern unit of mass used for weighing precious metals and goods, with its exact value varying over time and place.
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Why convert mina to grams?
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Converting mina to grams helps interpret historical texts and artifacts using a modern, standardized mass unit.
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Is the conversion to grams exact?
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No, the conversion is an estimate since the mina's true mass differed historically and regionally.
Key Terminology
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Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient unit of mass from the Near East used for weighing metals and goods, varying in value over regions and periods.
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Gram [g]
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A metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram, widely used in scientific and everyday measurements.