Convert gerah (Biblical Hebrew) to stone (US)
Please provide values below to convert gerah (Biblical Hebrew) [gerah (BH)] to stone (US) [st (US)], or Convert stone (US) to gerah (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) to Stone (Us)
1 gerah (BH) = 8.994860297143e-05 st (US)
Example: convert 15 gerah (BH) to st (US):
15 gerah (BH) = 15 × 8.994860297143e-05 st (US) = 0.00134922904457145 st (US)
Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) to Stone (Us) Conversion Table
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Gerah (Biblical Hebrew)
The gerah is a biblical Hebrew unit of weight, traditionally used for measuring small quantities such as precious metals and spices.
History/Origin
Originating in ancient Israel, the gerah was used during biblical times as a standard weight unit, often referenced in religious texts and transactions. It is believed to be approximately 0.65 grams.
Current Use
Today, the gerah is primarily of historical and biblical interest, with limited modern application. It is used in scholarly contexts and for understanding ancient measurements and texts.
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.