What does the stone (US) measure?

The stone (US) is a traditional unit in Britain equal to 14 pounds, used mainly for body and commodity weights.

What is a biblical Hebrew talent?

The talent is an ancient unit of mass commonly estimated at about 34 kilograms, used in biblical texts for large quantities like precious metals.

Why is this conversion useful?

It helps translate weights from British traditional units into ancient biblical ones, aiding studies in history, archaeology, and biblical research.

How to Convert from Stone (US) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew)?

Convert weights from the traditional British unit stone (US) to the ancient biblical Hebrew talent using our online converter, ideal for historical and archaeological studies.

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Stone (US) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table

Stone (US)	Talent (Biblical Hebrew)

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Stone (US) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table
Stone (US)	Talent (Biblical Hebrew)

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you change weight values from stone (US), a traditional British measurement, into the biblical Hebrew talent, an ancient mass unit used in Israel and the Near East.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the weight value you want to convert in stones (US).
Select stone (US) as the starting unit and talent (Biblical Hebrew) as the target unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent weight in talents.
Use the results to better understand historical and biblical weight references.

Key Features

Supports conversion between stone (US) and talent (Biblical Hebrew)
Based on historically recognized definitions of both units
Useful for biblical studies, archaeology, and historical research
Provides clear results to assist in interpreting ancient weight measurements
Browser-based and easy to use without installation

Examples

Converting 5 stones (US) gives approximately 0.83 talents (Biblical Hebrew).
Converting 10 stones (US) results in about 1.66 talents (Biblical Hebrew).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting human or commodity weights recorded in British traditional units.
Translating biblical wealth measures and temple treasures into modern terms.
Assisting archaeologists and historians studying ancient Israel and Near Eastern economies.
Converting old imperial measures into ancient biblical units for academic research.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you are using this converter for large-scale weight amounts for meaningful results.
Use the tool mainly in historical, biblical, or archaeological contexts.
Remember the biblical talent's value varied, so treat conversions as approximate.
Be aware the stone (US) is uncommon in U.S. practice and mostly familiar in UK contexts.

Limitations

The biblical Hebrew talent represents an approximate mass with historical variability.
Stone (US) is rarely used in American contexts, possibly leading to unfamiliarity.
Conversion is intended for substantial weights; small quantities may produce misleading interpretations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the stone (US) measure?: The stone (US) is a traditional unit in Britain equal to 14 pounds, used mainly for body and commodity weights.
What is a biblical Hebrew talent?: The talent is an ancient unit of mass commonly estimated at about 34 kilograms, used in biblical texts for large quantities like precious metals.
Why is this conversion useful?: It helps translate weights from British traditional units into ancient biblical ones, aiding studies in history, archaeology, and biblical research.

Key Terminology

Stone (US): A traditional British mass unit equal to 14 pounds, used rarely in the U.S. for body and commodity weights.
Talent (Biblical Hebrew): An ancient mass unit from biblical times estimated near 34 kilograms, used for large valuable quantities.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to change stone (US) into talent (Biblical Hebrew), approximately 0.1657866849 talents per stone.

Quick Knowledge Check

What modern mass does one stone (US) equal?

14 kilograms

Exactly 6.35029318 kilograms

3,000 shekels

The biblical talent is primarily used to measure what?

Small everyday items

Large quantities of precious metals

Human body weight

Why might the conversion results vary?

Variations in biblical talent value

Stone (US) changes over time

Talents are metric units

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