What is a US quarter in terms of weight?

A US quarter (qr US) is a mass unit equal to one quarter of a US hundredweight, which is 25 pounds or about 11.3398 kilograms.

What does the bekan represent in Biblical terms?

The bekan is a Biblical Hebrew unit of weight representing half of a shekel, often used for temple taxes, offerings, and legal payments in ancient times.

Why might the conversion between quarter (US) and bekan be approximate?

Because ancient shekel standards varied historically, the exact equivalent weight of the bekan can differ, making conversions approximate.

Convert Quarter (US) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) Online

Easily convert weight measurements from the US quarter unit to the ancient Biblical Hebrew bekan using this online converter. Ideal for historical, archaeological, and religious studies.

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Quarter (US) [qr (US)] to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table

Quarter (US) [qr (US)]	Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)

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Quarter (US) [qr (US)] to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table
Quarter (US) [qr (US)]	Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)

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What Is This Tool?

This tool enables users to convert mass values from the US quarter, a customary unit of weight, to the bekan, an ancient Biblical Hebrew measure representing half of a shekel. It supports scholars and practitioners in relating modern weights with ancient standards.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in quarter (US) units that you wish to convert
Select the target unit as bekan (Biblical Hebrew)
Click the convert button to see the equivalent weight in bekans
Use the results for historical or academic analysis

Key Features

Simple conversion between quarter (US) and bekan (Biblical Hebrew) units
Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Supports interdisciplinary applications including archaeology and religious studies
Provides clear examples for quick reference

Examples

1 quarter (US) equals approximately 1989.44 bekans (Biblical Hebrew)
2 quarters (US) correspond to about 3978.88 bekans (Biblical Hebrew)

Common Use Cases

Converting commodity weights quoted in hundredweights and quarters for contractual billing
Analyzing Biblical temple tax contributions and legal payments denominated in half-shekels
Facilitating numismatic research on ancient Hebrew silver weights
Supporting archaeological studies involving Hebrew monetary systems

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check your input values to ensure accurate conversions
Use the conversion results as approximate references due to historical variations
Combine this tool with other scholarly resources for comprehensive analysis
Consider the context of use such as legal, archaeological, or religious frameworks

Limitations

The bekan’s weight varies depending on the ancient shekel standard applied
Conversions are approximate and should be interpreted with caution in scholarly work
Variations in historical weight standards affect the precision of equivalents in modern units

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a US quarter in terms of weight?: A US quarter (qr US) is a mass unit equal to one quarter of a US hundredweight, which is 25 pounds or about 11.3398 kilograms.
What does the bekan represent in Biblical terms?: The bekan is a Biblical Hebrew unit of weight representing half of a shekel, often used for temple taxes, offerings, and legal payments in ancient times.
Why might the conversion between quarter (US) and bekan be approximate?: Because ancient shekel standards varied historically, the exact equivalent weight of the bekan can differ, making conversions approximate.

Key Terminology

Quarter (US): A unit of mass equal to one quarter of a US hundredweight (25 pounds), used in US customary measurements.
Bekan (Biblical Hebrew): An ancient Hebrew weight unit equal to half a shekel, mentioned in Biblical texts and used in religious and archaeological contexts.
Shekel: An ancient unit of weight and currency in Biblical times, of which the bekan is half.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the approximate mass of one US quarter?

25 kilograms

25 pounds

1989 bekan

The bekan is roughly equal to what fraction of a shekel?

One whole shekel

Half a shekel

A quarter shekel

Why should conversions between quarter (US) and bekan be considered approximate?

Due to historical variations in shekel weight

Because the quarter is outdated

Because bekan is a modern unit

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