Convert bekan (Biblical Hebrew) to stone (US)
Please provide values below to convert bekan (Biblical Hebrew) [bekan (BH)] to stone (US) [st (US)], or Convert stone (US) to bekan (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) to Stone (Us)
1 bekan (BH) = 0.0008994860297143 st (US)
Example: convert 15 bekan (BH) to st (US):
15 bekan (BH) = 15 × 0.0008994860297143 st (US) = 0.0134922904457145 st (US)
Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) to Stone (Us) 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.
Stone (Us)
A stone (st) is a unit of weight primarily used in the United States, equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a convenient weight measure for trade and commerce. Its value varied regionally before standardization, and it has been used historically for measuring human body weight and other goods.
Current Use
Today, the stone is mainly used in the UK and Ireland for body weight measurement, while in the United States, it is rarely used and often replaced by pounds or kilograms in most contexts.