Why does the mina’s weight vary over time and place?

The mina was a unit used across different regions and eras, and each community had its own standard, causing the actual mass to fluctuate historically.

Can I use the scruple (apothecary) unit for modern pharmaceutical measurements?

No, the scruple is a historical unit no longer in use in contemporary pharmacy, so it’s mainly relevant for interpreting old prescriptions.

Is this conversion tool suitable for archaeological research?

Yes, it helps translate ancient measures into units familiar to historians and archaeologists for better understanding economic and cultural data.

Conversion Guide: Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Scruple (Apothecary) [s.ap]

Easily convert weight from mina (Biblical Hebrew) to scruple (apothecary) using accurate historical unit conversions. Ideal for biblical studies, archaeology, and historical pharmacy research.

Mina (Biblical Hebrew)

Scruple (apothecary) [s.ap]

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Scruple (apothecary) [s.ap] Conversion Table

Mina (Biblical Hebrew)	Scruple (apothecary) [s.ap]

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Scruple (apothecary) [s.ap] Conversion Table
Mina (Biblical Hebrew)	Scruple (apothecary) [s.ap]

Explore More Weight And Mass Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms ancient mass measurements expressed in mina (Biblical Hebrew) into scruples (apothecary), facilitating interpretations of historical texts and artifacts by translating between these specialized units used in different historical contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the quantity in mina (Biblical Hebrew) that you want to convert.
Select scruple (apothecary) as the target unit for conversion.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent amount in scruples.
Use the results to interpret historical texts or analyze old pharmaceutical prescriptions.

Key Features

Converts values between mina (Biblical Hebrew) and scruple (apothecary) units accurately.
Supports understanding of ancient weight systems used in precious metals, trade, and pharmaceuticals.
Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Useful for scholars in biblical studies, archaeology, historical pharmacy, and numismatics.

Examples

2 mina equals approximately 879.644 scruples (apothecary).
0.5 mina converts to about 219.911 scruples (apothecary).

Common Use Cases

Analyzing ancient biblical and Near Eastern texts involving measurements of silver or gold.
Supporting archaeological and metrological research related to historical trade and economy.
Interpreting and converting historical medical prescriptions and pharmaceutical records.
Evaluating mass and value of metal artifacts in numismatic and conservation studies.

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the regional and temporal context to account for variations in the mina's mass standard.
Use conversion results primarily for academic or archival purposes due to the historical nature of units.
Cross-reference converted values with historical documentation to ensure accuracy in interpretation.
Consider consulting specialists in ancient metrology or pharmacy when working with critical data.

Limitations

Mina’s exact mass differed by region and period, so conversions produce approximate values.
Scruple (apothecary) is no longer a current pharmaceutical unit, restricting use to historical and archival contexts.
The tool does not cover conversion to other modern or ancient units beyond those specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the mina’s weight vary over time and place?: The mina was a unit used across different regions and eras, and each community had its own standard, causing the actual mass to fluctuate historically.
Can I use the scruple (apothecary) unit for modern pharmaceutical measurements?: No, the scruple is a historical unit no longer in use in contemporary pharmacy, so it’s mainly relevant for interpreting old prescriptions.
Is this conversion tool suitable for archaeological research?: Yes, it helps translate ancient measures into units familiar to historians and archaeologists for better understanding economic and cultural data.

Key Terminology

Mina (Biblical Hebrew): An ancient Near Eastern weight unit found in Biblical texts, varying between about 0.5 and 1.0 kilograms, used for precious metals and large quantities.
Scruple (Apothecary): A historical pharmacy mass unit equal to 20 grains or approximately 1.296 grams, used for precise measurement of medicinal substances.
Conversion Rate: The fixed equivalence of 1 mina (Biblical Hebrew) being about 439.82 scruples (apothecary), used for translating between these historical units.

Quick Knowledge Check

What was the mina (Biblical Hebrew) primarily used to measure?

Liquid volumes

Weight and mass of precious metals and goods

Distance traveled

What is the scruple (apothecary) mainly associated with?

Historical pharmacy and medicine

Modern pharmaceutical dosing

Astronomy measurements

What is a key limitation when converting from mina to scruple?

Exact conversion formulas are unknown

Mina's weight varied regionally and over time

Scruples are still widely used today

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Electric Resistivity Units Converter Online Mass Flux Density Units Converter Online Acceleration Units Converter Online Area Units Converter Online Fuel Efficiency Volume Units Converter