What Is This Tool?
This converter changes values from the ancient mina, a historical unit of mass used in Biblical Hebrew contexts, into the modern metric ton, enabling users to relate ancient weight measurements to contemporary mass units.
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 'mina (Biblical Hebrew)' as the input unit and 'ton (metric) [t]' as the output unit.
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Click on the convert button to view the equivalent mass in metric tons.
Key Features
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Converts ancient Biblical Hebrew mina units to metric tons with a defined conversion rate.
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Supports historical and comparative analysis between ancient and modern mass measurements.
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Browser-based tool with a simple and intuitive interface.
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Useful for researchers in fields like archaeology, biblical studies, and numismatics.
Examples
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10 mina (Biblical Hebrew) converts to 0.0057 metric tons.
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100 mina (Biblical Hebrew) converts to 0.057 metric tons.
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting ancient texts that record precious metal weights.
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Reconstructing historical trade and economic data through archaeological findings.
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Estimating the mass of artifacts in numismatics and conservation studies.
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Comparing ancient mass units with modern industrial-scale measurements.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the tool primarily for historical or comparative research rather than precise modern measurement.
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Consider the regional and temporal variations of the mina unit when interpreting results.
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Cross-reference with archaeological and historical sources for more accurate analysis.
Limitations
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The mina's mass standard differed regionally and over time, causing conversion uncertainty.
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The conversion rate used is an approximation, based on modern estimates of mina mass.
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Not suitable for exact contemporary measurements due to historical variability.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a mina (Biblical Hebrew)?
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A mina is an ancient unit of mass used primarily for precious metals and goods in Biblical Hebrew texts, with variable mass standards over regions and time.
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How does this tool convert mina to metric tons?
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The tool uses a fixed conversion rate where 1 mina equals 0.00057 metric tons to convert ancient measures to modern mass units.
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Can I use this converter for precise modern weight measurements?
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No, this converter is intended for historical and comparative purposes, as the mina's exact weight varied historically.
Key Terminology
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Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient Near Eastern unit of mass used for precious metals and goods, with a variable weight standard depending on region and era.
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Ton (metric) [t]
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A unit of mass equal to exactly 1,000 kilograms, used worldwide for large-scale mass measurement.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate a quantity in one unit to an equivalent value in another unit; here 1 mina equals 0.00057 metric tons.