What Is This Tool?
This converter facilitates the transformation of weights measured in the long ton (UK), an imperial mass unit historically used in the United Kingdom and maritime trade, into the mina, an ancient Near Eastern unit noted in Biblical Hebrew sources. It supports the study and comparison of historical and archaeological data by bridging diverse weight systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the weight in ton (long) [ton (UK)] that you wish to convert.
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Select the desired unit as mina (Biblical Hebrew) to convert into.
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Click the convert button or trigger to get the equivalent mina value.
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Review the conversion results and use them for historical or comparative analysis.
Key Features
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Converts long ton (UK) units to mina (Biblical Hebrew) for historical and academic use.
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Based on established conversion rates between imperial and ancient Near Eastern units.
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Supports research in archaeology, biblical studies, and historical trade analysis.
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Offers examples for clear understanding of the conversion process.
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick conversions.
Examples
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Converting 2 ton (long) [ton (UK)] results in 3565.08 mina (Biblical Hebrew).
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Converting 0.5 ton (long) [ton (UK)] equals 891.27 mina (Biblical Hebrew).
Common Use Cases
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Translating historical UK shipping or maritime mass figures into ancient Near Eastern units.
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Interpreting biblical and archaeological texts referencing amounts of metals or goods.
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Comparing excavated weights or hoards with historic measurements for economic reconstruction.
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Converting old British trade records involving bulk commodities into comparable ancient units.
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Estimating the mass and value of biblical metal artifacts in studies of numismatics and conservation.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the converter for approximate historical comparisons rather than precise scientific work.
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Consider the regional and temporal variations of the mina when interpreting results.
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Cross-reference with archaeological or biblical research for context-specific accuracy.
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Apply this tool to support studies in history, archaeology, or biblical economics.
Limitations
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The mina’s mass standard varied over time and location, leading to approximate conversions.
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The ton (long) is a precise modern unit, but exact equivalence with the mina is not always possible.
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This converter is mainly suited for historical, archaeological, or comparative contexts rather than precise scientific measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a ton (long) [ton (UK)]?
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It is an imperial mass unit equal to 2240 avoirdupois pounds or exactly 1016.0469088 kilograms, historically used in the UK and maritime shipping.
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What is the mina (Biblical Hebrew)?
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The mina is an ancient Near Eastern unit of mass mentioned in Biblical Hebrew texts, used for weighing precious metals and goods; its weight standard varied regionally and historically.
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Can I use this tool for precise scientific conversions?
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No, due to variations in the mina’s mass and the historical nature of the units, this tool is best used for approximate historical and comparative conversions.
Key Terminology
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ton (long) [ton (UK)]
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An imperial unit of mass equal to 2240 avoirdupois pounds, traditionally used in the UK and maritime contexts.
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mina (Biblical Hebrew)
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An ancient Near Eastern unit of mass from Biblical Hebrew records, used for weighing precious metals and goods, with a varying historical standard.
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avoirdupois pound
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A unit of weight commonly used in the imperial system, with 2240 pounds composing one ton (long).