What Is This Tool?
This online converter enables users to transform mass measurements from the metric quintal unit, commonly used in modern bulk weight contexts, into the bekan, an ancient Biblical Hebrew weight unit. It supports research and study by bridging historical and contemporary measurement systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the mass value in quintal (metric) [cwt].
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Select the desired output unit as bekan (Biblical Hebrew).
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent weight in bekans.
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Use the results for academic or interpretive research.
Key Features
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Converts from quintal (metric) [cwt], equal to 100 kilograms, to bekan (Biblical Hebrew), an ancient half-shekel unit.
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Provides conversion essential for Biblical archaeology, religious studies, and historical economic analysis.
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Easy-to-use interface usable directly in a web browser.
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Displays results instantly for various input values.
Examples
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2 Quintals (metric) [cwt] converts to 35087.719298246 Bekans (Biblical Hebrew).
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0.5 Quintal (metric) [cwt] converts to 8771.9298245615 Bekans (Biblical Hebrew).
Common Use Cases
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Pricing and trading of agricultural goods measured in 100-kg units.
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Analyzing Biblical texts involving half-shekel temple taxes and offerings.
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Conducting numismatic and archaeological studies on ancient Hebrew silver weights.
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Reporting crop yields and market statistics with metric bulk units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter for scholarly comparison between modern and ancient weight systems.
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Be mindful that exact bekan weight varies with historical shekel standards.
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Apply the conversion primarily in academic, religious, or archaeological contexts.
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Double-check large values to ensure consistency in historical research.
Limitations
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The bekan unit’s exact mass differs historically due to variable shekel standards, so conversions are approximate.
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Quintal and bekan units represent vastly different measurement scales and contexts.
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Not intended for everyday commercial use outside scholarly or interpretive applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a metric quintal?
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A metric quintal is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms, used widely for measuring bulk commodities in countries using the metric system.
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What does the bekan represent?
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The bekan is a Biblical Hebrew unit of weight representing half a shekel, varying slightly depending on the historical shekel standards.
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Why convert from quintal to bekan?
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This conversion helps scholars translate modern mass measurements into ancient Hebrew units for historical, archaeological, and religious studies.
Key Terminology
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Quintal (metric) [cwt]
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A mass unit equal to 100 kilograms, used for measuring bulk weights in the metric system.
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Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient Hebrew weight unit representing half of a shekel, used in Biblical texts and scholarship.
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Shekel
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A historical unit of weight and currency in ancient Hebrew times, which varies depending on the period.