Convert pound to mina (Biblical Hebrew)
Please provide values below to convert pound [lbs] to mina (Biblical Hebrew) [mina (BH)], or Convert mina (Biblical Hebrew) to pound.
How to Convert Pound to Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
1 lbs = 0.794104289215686 mina (BH)
Example: convert 15 lbs to mina (BH):
15 lbs = 15 × 0.794104289215686 mina (BH) = 11.9115643382353 mina (BH)
Pound to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table
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Pound
The pound (lbs) is a unit of weight or mass commonly used in the United States and other countries, equivalent to 16 ounces or approximately 0.453592 kilograms.
History/Origin
The pound has origins in ancient Roman and Anglo-Saxon systems, evolving over centuries into its current form. It was historically based on various standards, including the Tower pound and the avoirdupois pound, with the latter becoming the standard in most countries.
Current Use
Today, the pound is primarily used in the United States for measuring body weight, food products, and other goods. It remains a standard unit in certain industries and is part of the imperial and US customary measurement systems.
Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
The mina is an ancient unit of weight used in biblical times, primarily in the Hebrew and surrounding cultures, typically equivalent to about 50 shekels or roughly 50 grams.
History/Origin
The mina originates from ancient Near Eastern civilizations, including the Hebrew, Phoenician, and Babylonian cultures. It was widely used in biblical texts and persisted through various periods as a standard measure of weight for precious metals and goods.
Current Use
Today, the mina is largely obsolete as a unit of measurement. It is primarily referenced in historical, religious, and scholarly contexts related to biblical times and ancient history.