Convert bekan (Biblical Hebrew) to quintal (metric)
Please provide values below to convert bekan (Biblical Hebrew) [bekan (BH)] to quintal (metric) [cwt], or Convert quintal (metric) to bekan (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) to Quintal (Metric)
1 bekan (BH) = 5.712e-05 cwt
Example: convert 15 bekan (BH) to cwt:
15 bekan (BH) = 15 × 5.712e-05 cwt = 0.0008568 cwt
Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) to Quintal (Metric) Conversion Table
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Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)
The bekan is a historical unit of weight used in Biblical Hebrew, typically measuring a small amount of mass, often associated with precious metals or weights in ancient times.
History/Origin
The bekan originates from ancient Israelite measurements and is referenced in biblical texts. It was used during the period of the Hebrew Bible to denote a standard weight, though its exact value varied over time and context.
Current Use
Today, the bekan is primarily of historical and scholarly interest, with no modern standardization or practical application in contemporary weight measurement systems.
Quintal (Metric)
A quintal (metric) is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms.
History/Origin
The metric quintal originated in France in the 19th century as a standard unit of mass for trade and agriculture, replacing older local units. It is part of the metric system established during the French Revolution.
Current Use
The metric quintal is used primarily in agriculture and trade in some countries to measure large quantities of produce, though its use is less common today with the widespread adoption of the kilogram as the standard unit of mass.