What is the quintal (metric) [cwt] unit?

It is a metric unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms, commonly used in pricing and trading bulk agricultural commodities.

What is the mina (Biblical Greek) used for?

The mina was used in ancient Near Eastern and Greek sources for weighing precious metals and recording large monetary values.

Why are conversions between quintal and mina approximate?

Because the mina's exact weight varied depending on the historical period and geographic region, resulting in approximate conversions.

How to Convert from Quintal (metric) [cwt] to Mina (Biblical Greek)?

Convert weight values from the metric quintal to the ancient Biblical Greek mina unit using an online converter designed for historical and research purposes.

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Quintal (metric) [cwt] to Mina (Biblical Greek) Conversion Table

Quintal (metric) [cwt]	Mina (Biblical Greek)

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Quintal (metric) [cwt] to Mina (Biblical Greek) Conversion Table
Quintal (metric) [cwt]	Mina (Biblical Greek)

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to transform weights measured in the metric quintal, a 100-kilogram unit used mainly for bulk commodities, into the mina, an ancient unit found in Biblical Greek and Near Eastern contexts often used for precious metals and monetary values.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in quintal (metric) [cwt] you want to convert.
Select mina (Biblical Greek) as the target unit.
Click the convert button to see the result.
Review the converted weight expressed in mina for your research or analysis.

Key Features

Converts quintal (metric) [cwt] to mina (Biblical Greek) instantly.
Supports applications in archaeology, biblical studies, and economic history.
Browser-based and simple to use without installation.
Includes examples demonstrating typical conversions.

Examples

1 Quintal (metric) [cwt] equals approximately 294.12 Mina (Biblical Greek).
2 Quintal (metric) [cwt] equals approximately 588.24 Mina (Biblical Greek).

Common Use Cases

Translating bulk commodity weights into ancient units for historical accounting.
Interpreting monetary and weight references in biblical and Near Eastern texts.
Assisting researchers in archaeology and economic history to relate ancient measures to modern units.

Tips & Best Practices

Consider the historical context due to variations in mina weights across regions and periods.
Use conversions primarily for research and interpretation rather than practical measurements.
Cross-check with historical sources when applying mina values to specific ancient texts or artifacts.

Limitations

The mina's exact weight varies by era and region, making conversions approximate.
Not suitable for modern practical use outside of research contexts.
Differences between mina standards, such as Attic versus Hebrew, may affect accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quintal (metric) [cwt] unit?: It is a metric unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms, commonly used in pricing and trading bulk agricultural commodities.
What is the mina (Biblical Greek) used for?: The mina was used in ancient Near Eastern and Greek sources for weighing precious metals and recording large monetary values.
Why are conversions between quintal and mina approximate?: Because the mina's exact weight varied depending on the historical period and geographic region, resulting in approximate conversions.

Key Terminology

Quintal (metric) [cwt]: A metric unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms, used for measuring bulk commodities.
Mina (Biblical Greek): An ancient unit of mass used in Near Eastern and Greek contexts for precious metals and large sums of money.
Conversion Rate: The numerical factor that defines how many mina correspond to one quintal (metric) [cwt], approximately 294.1176470588.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the metric quintal equivalent to?

100 pounds

100 kilograms

112 kilograms

In ancient times, what was the mina commonly used to measure?

Grain quantities

Precious metals and monetary values

Bulk shipments of goods

Why should care be taken when converting to the mina unit?

Because it is still used in daily trade

Because the mina varied by region and era

Because it is exactly the same everywhere

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