What is an ounce in this converter?

An ounce here refers to a unit of mass commonly used in customary measurement systems, including the avoirdupois ounce defined as exactly 28.349523125 grams and the troy ounce used for precious metals.

What is the biblical Hebrew mina?

The mina is an ancient Near Eastern unit of mass attested in biblical Hebrew texts and used for weighing precious metals and large quantities of goods, with its value varying regionally and historically.

Why does the conversion provide an approximate value?

Because the mina’s exact mass standard changed across regions and time periods, this converter uses a modern estimated average to provide an approximate equivalence.

How to Convert from Ounce [oz] to Mina (Biblical Hebrew)?

Learn how to convert weight from ounces (oz) to the ancient biblical Hebrew unit mina, commonly used for precious metals and large quantities in historical contexts.

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Ounce [oz] to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table

Ounce [oz]	Mina (Biblical Hebrew)

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Ounce [oz] to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to transform measurements from ounce, a modern customary unit of mass, into mina, an ancient biblical Hebrew unit used in historical contexts. It is useful for interpreting archaeological, biblical, and numismatic data where ancient and current mass units intersect.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in ounces you want to convert
Select the appropriate ounce type if applicable
Choose mina (Biblical Hebrew) as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent mass
Interpret the result in the context of ancient mass units

Key Features

Converts between ounce (avoirdupois or troy) and biblical Hebrew mina
Supports interpretation of ancient weight units in modern terms
Based on a standard estimated average for the mina unit
Useful for archaeology, biblical studies, and numismatics
Browser-based and easy to use

Examples

Converting 10 ounces yields approximately 0.497360055 mina (Biblical Hebrew)
Converting 20 ounces yields approximately 0.99472011 mina (Biblical Hebrew)
Use these conversions to interpret amounts recorded in biblical or ancient Near Eastern records

Common Use Cases

Interpreting biblical and ancient texts referencing silver, gold, or tributes
Archaeological analysis comparing finds with historical weight standards
Numismatics for estimating historical metal object weights and values
Historical metrology studies involving ancient Near Eastern mass units
Linking modern customary weights to ancient mass systems

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm whether your ounce measurement is avoirdupois or troy for context accuracy
Use this conversion as an approximate guide due to regional variations in mina standards
Apply the converter when interpreting or translating ancient mass references
Combine results with historical or archaeological research for better understanding
Keep in mind variations in mina standards over time and place

Limitations

The mina’s exact mass varied by region and historical period, so conversions are approximate
This converter uses a modern estimated average for the mina
Differences between avoirdupois and troy ounces are not fully accounted for automatically
Results should be used cautiously in precise historical or scientific analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ounce in this converter?: An ounce here refers to a unit of mass commonly used in customary measurement systems, including the avoirdupois ounce defined as exactly 28.349523125 grams and the troy ounce used for precious metals.
What is the biblical Hebrew mina?: The mina is an ancient Near Eastern unit of mass attested in biblical Hebrew texts and used for weighing precious metals and large quantities of goods, with its value varying regionally and historically.
Why does the conversion provide an approximate value?: Because the mina’s exact mass standard changed across regions and time periods, this converter uses a modern estimated average to provide an approximate equivalence.

Key Terminology

Ounce [oz]: A customary unit of mass, commonly the avoirdupois ounce equal to exactly 28.349523125 grams or the troy ounce used for precious metals.
Mina (Biblical Hebrew): An ancient Near Eastern unit of mass noted in biblical Hebrew sources, used historically for weighing precious metals and large quantities, varying by region and era.
Avoirdupois: A system of weights commonly used in the United States and other countries for everyday items, including a standard ounce of 28.349523125 grams.
Troy Ounce: A unit of mass used primarily for precious metals, defined as 31.1034768 grams.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the converter transform ounces into?

Kilograms

Mina (Biblical Hebrew)

Shekels

Why is the mina considered an approximate unit?

It varies regionally and historically

It is measured precisely today

It is the same everywhere

What is a common use of the avoirdupois ounce?

Measuring precious metals

Cooking ingredient quantities

Estimating large ancient weights

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