Convert quarter (US) to mina (Biblical Hebrew)
Please provide values below to convert quarter (US) [qr (US)] to mina (Biblical Hebrew) [mina (BH)], or Convert mina (Biblical Hebrew) to quarter (US).
How to Convert Quarter (Us) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
1 qr (US) = 19.8526072303922 mina (BH)
Example: convert 15 qr (US) to mina (BH):
15 qr (US) = 15 × 19.8526072303922 mina (BH) = 297.789108455882 mina (BH)
Quarter (Us) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table
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Quarter (Us)
A quarter (US) is a unit of weight equal to one-fourth of a pound, commonly used in measuring precious metals and other small quantities.
History/Origin
The quarter originated from the traditional British weight system and was adopted in the United States as a subdivision of the pound. It has historically been used in commerce and trade for precise measurements.
Current Use
Today, the quarter is primarily used in the United States for measuring precious metals, jewelry, and small quantities of certain commodities. It is part of the customary units in the 'Weight and Mass' category within common converters.
Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
The mina is an ancient unit of weight used in biblical times, primarily in the Hebrew and surrounding cultures, typically equivalent to about 50 shekels or roughly 50 grams.
History/Origin
The mina originates from ancient Near Eastern civilizations, including the Hebrew, Phoenician, and Babylonian cultures. It was widely used in biblical texts and persisted through various periods as a standard measure of weight for precious metals and goods.
Current Use
Today, the mina is largely obsolete as a unit of measurement. It is primarily referenced in historical, religious, and scholarly contexts related to biblical times and ancient history.