What is a metric quintal?

A metric quintal is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms used for measuring bulk weights, primarily in agriculture.

What was the mina used for in ancient times?

The mina was used in the ancient Near East for weighing precious metals and large quantities of goods, as recorded in Biblical Hebrew texts.

Can I use this converter for commercial shipping?

This tool is best suited for historical and scholarly purposes; due to variability in definitions, it is not recommended for precise commercial use.

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

Convert weight measurements from the metric quintal to the ancient mina unit used in Biblical Hebrew contexts. Understand the significance and uses of both units for accurate historical and bulk weight conversions.

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

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

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

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What Is This Tool?

This converter assists in transforming weight values measured in metric quintals into the mina unit, an ancient Near Eastern measure found in Biblical Hebrew texts. It supports scholarly research, archaeology, and historical studies by facilitating comparisons between modern and ancient mass units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the weight value in quintals (metric) you want to convert.
Select the starting unit as quintal (metric) [cwt].
Choose the target unit as mina (Biblical Hebrew).
Click the convert button to view the result in mina units.

Key Features

Converts metric quintals (100 kilograms each) to Biblical Hebrew mina units.
Based on historically used mass standards to support research and interpretation.
Supports understanding of ancient texts and archaeological findings.
Browser-based and easy to use without additional software.

Examples

1 quintal (metric) [cwt] converts to approximately 175.44 mina (Biblical Hebrew).
2 quintals (metric) [cwt] converts to around 350.88 mina (Biblical Hebrew).

Common Use Cases

Translating modern agricultural commodity weights into ancient units for historical analysis.
Supporting archaeology and metrology by comparing discovered weights with historical standards.
Assisting numismatics and conservation science in estimating the mass of ancient metal objects.
Studying Biblical and ancient Near Eastern historical records involving precious metals and trade.

Tips & Best Practices

Always specify the quintal type as metric to avoid confusion with other hundredweight units.
Use the tool primarily for scholarly, archaeological, and interpretive purposes.
Be cautious about exact precision due to historical variations of the mina’s mass.
Cross-verify conversions when using them for academic or conservation documentation.

Limitations

The mina’s weight varied by region and historical period, so conversions are approximate.
Different definitions of quintal in countries require clear specification to prevent errors.
Not recommended for precise commercial or scientific measurements requiring exact mass.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a metric quintal?: A metric quintal is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms used for measuring bulk weights, primarily in agriculture.
What was the mina used for in ancient times?: The mina was used in the ancient Near East for weighing precious metals and large quantities of goods, as recorded in Biblical Hebrew texts.
Can I use this converter for commercial shipping?: This tool is best suited for historical and scholarly purposes; due to variability in definitions, it is not recommended for precise commercial use.

Key Terminology

Quintal (metric) [cwt]: A unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms used to measure bulk weights, distinct from British or US hundredweight.
Mina (Biblical Hebrew): An ancient mass unit used in Near Eastern contexts, varying historically and regionally, for weighing precious metals and goods.
Conversion rate: The factor used to translate units from one measurement system to another; here, 1 quintal equals about 175.44 mina.

Quick Knowledge Check

What weight does a metric quintal represent?

112 pounds

100 kilograms

50.802 kilograms

For what purpose was the mina commonly used historically?

Measuring precious metals

Measuring small household items

Weighing livestock

Why should conversions between quintal and mina be used cautiously?

Due to regional and historical variations in mina mass

Because quintal is not a standard unit

Because mina values are fixed exactly

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