What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms weight values from stone (US), a traditional British unit of mass, to mina (Biblical Hebrew), an ancient Near Eastern unit used for weighing precious metals and large goods. It is designed to assist in understanding and comparing historical and archaeological records involving these units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight value in stone (US) in the input field
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Select the source unit as stone (US) and target unit as mina (Biblical Hebrew)
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent weight in mina
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Review the output to understand ancient mass equivalence
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Use the examples provided for additional guidance
Key Features
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Converts stone (US) units to mina (Biblical Hebrew) with ease
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Supports historical and archaeological study applications
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface
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Includes examples for clear understanding
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Helps relate imperial and ancient mass measures
Examples
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2 Stone (US) converts to approximately 19.8944 Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
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0.5 Stone (US) converts to approximately 4.9736 Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting Biblical and ancient texts involving weight records
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Assisting archaeology and metrology for trade and economy studies
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Evaluating metal object masses in numismatics and conservation
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Comparing historical imperial units with ancient Near Eastern measures
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Supporting academic research in ancient economic systems
Tips & Best Practices
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Consider the historical and regional variation of mina standards when interpreting results
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Use the tool primarily for scholarly or comparative purposes rather than precise measurement
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Double-check units selected before converting
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Refer to examples to better understand conversion mechanics
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Remember the stone (US) unit is rare in American use and may need context
Limitations
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Mina’s mass varied historically and regionally, so exact matches are approximate
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Stone (US) is uncommon in American contexts, requiring historical awareness
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Conversion is approximate and intended mainly for interpretive and research use
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Not suitable for precise scientific measurement
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Results should be considered carefully in historical contexts
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the stone (US) unit used for?
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The stone (US) is traditionally used for measuring body and commodity weights, mostly in the UK and Ireland, as well as historical and agricultural records.
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Where was the mina (Biblical Hebrew) unit used?
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The mina was an ancient Near Eastern unit used in Biblical Hebrew texts for valuing precious metals and larger goods, with varying mass standards over time and regions.
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Is the conversion exact between stone (US) and mina (Biblical Hebrew)?
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No, the conversion is approximate due to regional and historical variations in mina standards and should be used mainly for interpretive or academic purposes.
Key Terminology
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Stone (US)
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A traditional British unit of mass equal to 14 avoirdupois pounds (6.35029318 kilograms), used mainly for body and commodity weights.
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Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient Near Eastern unit of mass used in Biblical texts for weighing precious metals, with mass standards varying by time and region.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate a quantity from one unit of measure to another, here 1 stone (US) equals approximately 9.9472 mina (Biblical Hebrew).