What Is This Tool?
This tool converts weight measurements from mina (Biblical Hebrew), an ancient unit used for precious metals, into the UK-specific ton (assay) (AT), a specialized unit used in assaying ore and metal quantities. It serves users working in archaeology, metrology, assay laboratories, and historical research.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value in mina (Biblical Hebrew).
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Select mina as the original unit and ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)] as the target unit.
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Submit the value to perform the conversion.
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View the result showing the equivalent weight in assay tons.
Key Features
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Converts ancient mina weights to UK assay ton units accurately.
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Supports interpretation of historical and assay records.
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
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Includes examples to illustrate conversions in practice.
Examples
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2 mina (Biblical Hebrew) converts to approximately 34.9 ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)].
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0.5 mina (Biblical Hebrew) converts to approximately 8.7 ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)].
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting Biblical and ancient texts specifying weights of silver or gold.
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Archaeological analysis comparing ancient weights to modern standards.
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Assessing assay lab reports for ore and metal content pricing.
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Reconstructing trade and economy from historical mass records.
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm the historical context to assess appropriate mina values due to variation over time.
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Be aware that assay tons differ from other ton units like long or short tons.
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Use the tool in conjunction with other historical and assay data for accuracy.
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Understand the conversion is approximate owing to regional and temporal mina differences.
Limitations
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Mina’s mass standards varied regionally and historically, so exactness is limited.
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Assay ton units are UK-specific and should not be confused with other ton measurements.
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Conversion precision depends on the specific context of the mina usage and historical data.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a mina (Biblical Hebrew)?
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It is an ancient unit of mass used in Biblical times for weighing precious metals, with its actual weight varying regionally and historically.
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How is the ton (assay) (UK) different from other tons?
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The UK assay ton is a specialized unit used in assaying for ore and metal quantities, distinct from long tons, short tons, and metric tonnes.
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Why is conversion between mina and assay ton approximate?
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Because the mina’s mass varied over time and place, and the assay ton is specific to UK practice, conversions cannot be exact.
Key Terminology
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Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient unit of mass used for weighing precious metals and goods, with historical variability in its exact weight.
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Ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)]
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A traditional UK-specific unit of mass used in assaying to report ore and metal quantities, distinct from other ton measurements.