Convert poundal to mina (Biblical Greek)
Please provide values below to convert poundal [pdl] to mina (Biblical Greek) [mina (BG)], or Convert mina (Biblical Greek) to poundal.
How to Convert Poundal to Mina (Biblical Greek)
1 pdl = 0.0406632218752941 mina (BG)
Example: convert 15 pdl to mina (BG):
15 pdl = 15 × 0.0406632218752941 mina (BG) = 0.609948328129412 mina (BG)
Poundal to Mina (Biblical Greek) Conversion Table
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Poundal
The poundal (pdl) is a unit of force in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system, defined as the force required to accelerate a one-pound mass at a rate of one foot per second squared.
History/Origin
The poundal was introduced in the 19th century as part of the FPS system of units, primarily used in engineering and physics before the widespread adoption of the SI system. It was designed to provide a consistent force unit based on imperial units.
Current Use
Today, the poundal is largely obsolete and rarely used outside of historical or specialized engineering contexts. It is mainly referenced for educational purposes or in discussions of imperial units, with the SI unit of force (newton) being the standard.
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.