What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to convert weight values between mina, an ancient Biblical Hebrew unit of mass, and the stone, a traditional UK imperial unit. It supports scholars, archaeologists, and enthusiasts in interpreting historical mass values in modern terms.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the amount in mina (Biblical Hebrew) you wish to convert.
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Select the target unit as stone (UK).
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent weight in stones.
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Use the results to aid interpretation of ancient units in modern measurements.
Key Features
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Conversion between the ancient mina and UK stone units.
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Accurate use of established conversion rates based on historical and modern standards.
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Supports studies in biblical scholarship, archaeology, and historical metrology.
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User-friendly, browser-based interface for quick conversions.
Examples
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5 mina (Biblical Hebrew) converts to approximately 0.45 stone (UK).
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10 mina (Biblical Hebrew) converts to roughly 0.90 stone (UK).
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting weights recorded in Biblical and ancient Near Eastern texts.
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Archaeological and metrological comparison of ancient mass standards with modern measurements.
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Numismatic assessments estimating mass and value of ancient metal objects.
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Relating ancient mass units to familiar modern UK weight units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Remember that the mina’s exact mass varied historically, so treat conversions as approximate.
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Use this tool mainly for comparative and interpretive purposes rather than precise scientific calculations.
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Combine this tool with historical research for comprehensive understanding.
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Ensure clarity on the context when presenting converted values involving ancient units.
Limitations
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The mina’s mass varied by region and period, so conversions rely on estimated averages.
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The stone (UK) is primarily used for measuring human body weight and may not be standard in scientific contexts.
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Conversion results should be applied cautiously in cases where high precision is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a mina in Biblical Hebrew terms?
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The mina is an ancient Near Eastern unit of mass mentioned in Biblical texts, used for weighing precious metals and goods, with historical mass values around 0.5 to 1.0 kilograms.
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What is the stone (UK) unit?
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The stone is a UK imperial unit of mass equal to exactly 6.35029318 kilograms or 14 avoirdupois pounds, commonly used in the UK and Ireland for expressing human body weight.
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Why convert from mina to stone?
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Converting mina to stone helps relate ancient measurement units to modern, familiar UK units, aiding scholars and researchers in historical and archaeological analysis.
Key Terminology
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Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient Near Eastern unit of mass used in biblical times, with a variable mass typically estimated between 0.5 and 1.0 kilograms.
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Stone (UK)
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An imperial mass unit equal to 14 pounds or exactly 6.35029318 kilograms, commonly used in the UK and Ireland mostly for body weight.
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Unit Conversion
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The process of converting measurements from one unit to another using a fixed conversion rate or formula.