Convert stone (UK) to shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
Please provide values below to convert stone (UK) [st (UK)] to shekel (Biblical Hebrew) [shekel (BH)], or Convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to stone (UK).
How to Convert Stone (Uk) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
1 st (UK) = 555.87300245098 shekel (BH)
Example: convert 15 st (UK) to shekel (BH):
15 st (UK) = 15 Γ 555.87300245098 shekel (BH) = 8338.09503676471 shekel (BH)
Stone (Uk) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table
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Stone (Uk)
A stone (st) is a British unit of weight equal to 14 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used for measuring body weight.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a practical unit of weight for trade and commerce. Its use has persisted in the UK for measuring human body weight, despite the metric system's adoption elsewhere.
Current Use
Today, the stone is still commonly used in the UK and Ireland for personal weight measurement, especially in the context of health and fitness, although it is largely replaced by kilograms in official and international contexts.
Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
The shekel (Biblical Hebrew) is an ancient unit of weight and currency used in biblical times, primarily for measuring silver and other precious metals.
History/Origin
Originating in ancient Mesopotamia, the shekel was used as a standard weight and currency in the ancient Near East, notably in biblical Israel. Its weight varied over time and region, but it generally represented a specific mass used for trade and taxation.
Current Use
Today, the shekel is the official currency of Israel (Israeli New Shekel), but the biblical shekel as a unit of weight is no longer in use. The term is primarily historical and religious in context.