What is a stone (US) used for?

Stone (US) traditionally denotes a mass of 14 pounds and has been used mostly in the UK and Ireland for body and commodity weights.

Where was the mina (Biblical Greek) applied historically?

The mina was an ancient weight in Near Eastern and Greek sources for measuring precious metals and monetary values.

Is this conversion exact for all mina standards?

No, since the mina’s weight varied by region and period, conversions should be considered approximate.

How to Convert from Stone (US) to Mina (Biblical Greek)

Convert weight values from stone (US), a traditional British unit, to mina (Biblical Greek), an ancient weight used in Near Eastern and Greek contexts. Understand conversion steps and use cases for historical and archaeological research.

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Stone (US) to Mina (Biblical Greek) Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms values measured in stone (US), a traditional mass unit, into mina (Biblical Greek), an ancient unit used for weighing precious metals and monetary values in historical contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the weight value in stone (US) you wish to convert.
Select the target unit as mina (Biblical Greek).
Initiate the conversion to see the equivalent weight in mina.

Key Features

Convert between stone (US) and mina (Biblical Greek) accurately based on defined conversion rates.
Ideal for applications in biblical studies, archaeology, and ancient economic research.
Browser-based and easy to use without requiring installation.

Examples

1 stone (US) converts to approximately 16.676 mina (Biblical Greek).
5 stones (US) convert to about 83.381 mina (Biblical Greek).

Common Use Cases

Translating traditional British weight measures into ancient Near Eastern units for historical scholarship.
Analyzing economic data in classical Greek and biblical texts involving masses of silver and fines.
Converting artifact weights in archaeology for comparison with monetary and weight systems of antiquity.

Tips & Best Practices

Clarify the regional period standard of the mina when interpreting conversion results.
Consider the stone (US) value carefully, especially since it is unusual in modern U.S. contexts.
Use this converter primarily for academic, historical, or archaeological analyses rather than everyday weight measurements.

Limitations

The mina’s exact mass varies by era and location, so conversions are approximate.
Stone (US) is uncommon in the United States and may need additional context.
This tool is tailored for specialized historical or academic use, not for routine weight conversions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a stone (US) used for?: Stone (US) traditionally denotes a mass of 14 pounds and has been used mostly in the UK and Ireland for body and commodity weights.
Where was the mina (Biblical Greek) applied historically?: The mina was an ancient weight in Near Eastern and Greek sources for measuring precious metals and monetary values.
Is this conversion exact for all mina standards?: No, since the mina’s weight varied by region and period, conversions should be considered approximate.

Key Terminology

Stone (US): A traditional British unit of mass equal to 14 avoirdupois pounds, occasionally used in the U.S. with the same value.
Mina (Biblical Greek): An ancient Near Eastern and Greek mass unit used historically for weighing precious metals and recording large monetary amounts.
Conversion Rate: The defined factor relating stone (US) to mina (Biblical Greek), specifically 1 stone equals 16.6761900735 mina.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one stone (US) equal in pounds?

10 pounds

14 pounds

16 pounds

In what contexts is the mina (Biblical Greek) commonly used?

Measuring body weight

Weighing precious metals and ancient payments

Modern commercial transactions

What is a limitation of converting from stone (US) to mina?

The stone (US) varies widely in value

The mina’s weight differs by historical region

Conversion formulas change daily

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