What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms weight values from the ancient mina (Biblical Hebrew), an old Near Eastern mass unit, into kilograms, the modern SI base unit of mass. It supports interpreting historical texts, archaeological data, and scholarly research involving ancient mass measures.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the amount in mina (Biblical Hebrew) you want to convert
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Select mina as the input unit and kilogram as the output unit
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Click the convert button to view the result
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Review the converted value in kilograms for interpretation
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Use examples provided to verify the process
Key Features
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Converts mina (Biblical Hebrew) values to kilograms using a defined conversion rate
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Supports historical and archaeological research needs
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Browser-based and easy to use
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Provides clear examples for practical understanding
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Facilitates comparison between ancient units and modern standard measurements
Examples
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2 mina (Biblical Hebrew) equals 1.14 kilograms
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5 mina (Biblical Hebrew) equals 2.85 kilograms
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting ancient texts that record precious metals and other goods
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Comparing archaeological weights and hoards to historical mass standards
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Estimating mass and value of ancient metal objects in numismatics and conservation
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Translating historical weight measures for economic and trade studies
Tips & Best Practices
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Remember the mina’s mass varied regionally and over time, so consider approximate results
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Use the tool to assist rather than replace scholarly interpretation of ancient data
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Verify conversions by comparing with provided examples
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Apply conversions thoughtfully for archaeological and historical research contexts
Limitations
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Mina’s actual mass standard changed across regions and periods, causing approximation in results
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Conversion to kilograms may not represent exact historical weights due to this variability
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The tool focuses on weight conversion and does not measure physical weight or force
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the mina (Biblical Hebrew) used for in history?
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It was an ancient unit for weighing precious metals and large goods, used in Biblical Hebrew texts and ancient Near Eastern trade systems.
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How accurate is the conversion from mina to kilograms?
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Conversions are approximate since the mina’s mass standard varied from about 0.5 to 1.0 kilograms over time and place.
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Why convert ancient units like mina to kilograms?
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Converting helps interpret historical texts and artifacts by comparing ancient measures with modern standard units.
Key Terminology
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Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient Near Eastern unit of mass found in Biblical texts, used for weighing precious metals and goods with variable historical standards.
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Kilogram [kg]
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The SI base unit of mass, defining the amount of matter in an object, fixed by the Planck constant since 2019.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate one unit of measurement into another, in this case 1 mina equals 0.57 kilograms.