Convert mina (Biblical Greek) to ton (long)
Please provide values below to convert mina (Biblical Greek) [mina (BG)] to ton (long) [ton (UK)], or Convert ton (long) to mina (Biblical Greek).
How to Convert Mina (Biblical Greek) to Ton (Long)
1 mina (BG) = 0.000334630219387761 ton (UK)
Example: convert 15 mina (BG) to ton (UK):
15 mina (BG) = 15 × 0.000334630219387761 ton (UK) = 0.00501945329081641 ton (UK)
Mina (Biblical Greek) to Ton (Long) Conversion Table
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Mina (Biblical Greek)
The mina is an ancient unit of weight used in biblical Greek contexts, typically equivalent to about 50 shekels or roughly 0.6 kilograms.
History/Origin
The mina was used in the ancient Near East, including Greece and the Levant, dating back to the early Iron Age. It was a standard measure for trade and commerce in biblical times and was later adopted in various forms by different cultures.
Current Use
Today, the mina is primarily used in historical and biblical studies to understand ancient texts and measurements. It is not used as a modern unit of measurement but is included in historical weight and mass converters for educational purposes.
Ton (Long)
A long ton, also known as the imperial ton or UK ton, is a unit of weight equal to 2,240 pounds or 1,016.0469 kilograms.
History/Origin
The long ton originated in the United Kingdom as a standard measurement for large quantities of goods and materials, particularly in shipping and trade, during the 19th century. It was used alongside other imperial units before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
Today, the long ton is primarily used in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries for measuring large quantities of freight, cargo, and in certain industrial contexts. It is less common internationally, having been largely replaced by the metric ton (tonne).