What is the mina (Biblical Hebrew)?

The mina is an ancient Near Eastern unit of mass used in biblical texts, especially for weighing precious metals and goods, with a mass roughly estimated between 0.5 and 1 kilogram.

Why convert mina to pounds (lbs)?

Converting mina to pounds helps translate ancient measures into modern familiar units, useful for research, education, and clear communication of historical weights.

Is this conversion exact for all ancient mina values?

No, since the mina varied regionally and over time, the tool uses standardized estimates and may not be exact for every context.

How to Convert from Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Pound [lbs]

Easily convert weight measurements from the ancient mina (Biblical Hebrew) unit to modern pounds (lbs) with this online unit converter, ideal for historical research and practical applications.

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Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Pound [lbs] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to change weight values measured in the ancient mina (Biblical Hebrew) into pounds (lbs), a modern unit of mass used primarily in the United States. It facilitates translating historical weight units to contemporary forms for better comprehension.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the weight value in mina (Biblical Hebrew) units.
Select or confirm the units: from mina to pounds (lbs).
Activate the conversion to obtain the equivalent weight in pounds.
Use the results to interpret or compare ancient mass measures with modern standards.

Key Features

Converts ancient mina units directly to pounds (lbs).
Based on recognized conversion factors for historical and modern units.
Supports understanding of ancient measurements in today’s terms.
Ideal for researchers and educators in biblical studies, archaeology, and metrology.
Browser-based and easy to use without requiring installation.

Examples

1 Mina (Biblical Hebrew) equals approximately 1.2566 pounds (lbs).
5 Mina (Biblical Hebrew) converts to about 6.2832 pounds (lbs).

Common Use Cases

Translating weights from biblical and ancient Near Eastern texts for study.
Comparing archaeological findings with present-day mass units.
Estimating the mass of ancient metal artifacts in modern units for valuation.
Educational purposes in historical economics and museum conservation.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context for accuracy due to regional and temporal variations of the mina.
Use the converter as a reference to complement other historical research methods.
Consider converting pounds to metric units if your context requires metric measurements.

Limitations

Ancient mina measurements could vary, so the conversion is based on a general estimate.
Results may not be precise for every archaeological artifact or historical record.
Pounds used are from the avoirdupois system, which differs from metric mass units.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mina (Biblical Hebrew)?: The mina is an ancient Near Eastern unit of mass used in biblical texts, especially for weighing precious metals and goods, with a mass roughly estimated between 0.5 and 1 kilogram.
Why convert mina to pounds (lbs)?: Converting mina to pounds helps translate ancient measures into modern familiar units, useful for research, education, and clear communication of historical weights.
Is this conversion exact for all ancient mina values?: No, since the mina varied regionally and over time, the tool uses standardized estimates and may not be exact for every context.

Key Terminology

Mina (Biblical Hebrew): An ancient unit of mass used in biblical texts, representing larger weight quantities, with values varying historically from approximately 0.5 to 1 kilogram.
Pound (lb or lbs): A unit of mass in the avoirdupois system, defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, commonly used in the United States for measuring weight.
Avoirdupois System: A system of weights used primarily in the United States and historically in Britain, differing from the metric system.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does this tool convert?

From pounds to mina

From mina (Biblical Hebrew) to pounds

From kilograms to pounds

What is a common use of the mina unit?

Measuring human body weight

Weighing precious metals in ancient texts

Weighing packaged goods in retail

Why might conversion results vary in accuracy?

Due to variations in the ancient mina's mass over regions and time

Because pounds are a metric unit

Because the tool guesses weights randomly

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