What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows users to transform measurements of mass from the ancient shekel used in Biblical Hebrew contexts into modern centigrams, a precise metric unit. It provides a simple way to interpret historical weights in current scientific terms.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value in shekels (Biblical Hebrew) that you wish to convert.
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Select shekel (Biblical Hebrew) as the original unit and centigram [cg] as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent mass in centigrams.
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View the results and use them for your academic, scientific, or practical needs.
Key Features
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Supports conversion from shekel (Biblical Hebrew), an ancient mass unit, to centigram [cg], a metric unit.
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Uses a fixed conversion rate where 1 shekel equals 1140 centigrams.
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Suitable for historical, archaeological, and scientific purposes requiring mass unit translation.
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Includes practical examples to guide users through typical conversions.
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Web-based and easy to use with no special software needed.
Examples
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1 shekel (Biblical Hebrew) converts to 1140 centigrams.
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2 shekels (Biblical Hebrew) convert to 2280 centigrams.
Common Use Cases
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Assessing historical temple contributions or census taxes described in the Hebrew Bible.
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Interpreting weights of silver or metals used in ancient Israelite trade and fines.
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Converting ancient measurements to modern units for archaeological and numismatic research.
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Applying precise metric units to biological or chemical small-scale mass analyses.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always note the approximate nature of the shekel's mass due to historical variations in value.
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Use centigrams for precise and standardized metric measurements when comparing ancient and modern data.
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Reference the conversion as 1 shekel equaling 1140 centigrams in scholarly or educational contexts.
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Combine this tool with historical context knowledge for accurate interpretation of ancient mass values.
Limitations
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The actual mass of a shekel varied across different time periods and regions, affecting exact conversion accuracy.
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Centigrams offer precision but may not reflect uncertainties inherent in ancient weight measures.
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Conversions rely on approximations and should be noted accordingly in scientific or historical studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a shekel (Biblical Hebrew)?
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A shekel is an ancient unit of mass mentioned in Biblical Hebrew texts, traditionally understood as about 11.3 grams and composed of 20 gerahs.
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Why convert shekels to centigrams?
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Converting to centigrams provides a precise metric equivalent of the historic shekel, facilitating scientific analysis and comparison with modern measurements.
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Is the conversion exact for all historical shekels?
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No, since the shekel's value changed over time and location, the conversion is an approximation useful for general understanding and research.
Key Terminology
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Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient unit of mass from Biblical Hebrew texts, traditionally around 11.3 grams and subdivided into 20 gerahs.
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Centigram [cg]
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A metric mass unit equal to one hundredth of a gram, used for expressing very small masses.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate between two units of measurement, here 1 shekel equals 1140 centigrams.