Convert mina (Biblical Hebrew) to hundredweight (US)
Please provide values below to convert mina (Biblical Hebrew) [mina (BH)] to hundredweight (US) [cwt (US)], or Convert hundredweight (US) to mina (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Hundredweight (Us)
1 mina (BH) = 0.0125928044160002 cwt (US)
Example: convert 15 mina (BH) to cwt (US):
15 mina (BH) = 15 × 0.0125928044160002 cwt (US) = 0.188892066240003 cwt (US)
Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Hundredweight (Us) Conversion Table
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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.
Hundredweight (Us)
A hundredweight (US) is a unit of weight equal to 100 pounds (45.3592 kilograms).
History/Origin
The hundredweight originated in the British Imperial system and was adopted in the United States as a standard unit of weight for trade and commerce, particularly in agriculture and shipping, with the US customary hundredweight defined as 100 pounds.
Current Use
The US hundredweight (cwt) is still used in industries such as agriculture, shipping, and commodity trading to measure bulk quantities of goods like livestock, produce, and other commodities.