Convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to ton (assay) (US)
Please provide values below to convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) [shekel (BH)] to ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)], or Convert ton (assay) (US) to shekel (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Ton (Assay) (Us)
1 shekel (BH) = 0.39168 AT (US)
Example: convert 15 shekel (BH) to AT (US):
15 shekel (BH) = 15 × 0.39168 AT (US) = 5.8752 AT (US)
Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Ton (Assay) (Us) Conversion Table
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Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
The shekel (Biblical Hebrew) is an ancient unit of weight and currency used in biblical times, primarily for measuring silver and other precious metals.
History/Origin
Originating in ancient Mesopotamia, the shekel was used as a standard weight and currency in the ancient Near East, notably in biblical Israel. Its weight varied over time and region, but it generally represented a specific mass used for trade and taxation.
Current Use
Today, the shekel is the official currency of Israel (Israeli New Shekel), but the biblical shekel as a unit of weight is no longer in use. The term is primarily historical and religious in context.
Ton (Assay) (Us)
The ton (assay) (US), symbolized as AT (US), is a unit of weight used primarily in the assay and precious metals industry, equivalent to 31.1034768 grams.
History/Origin
The assay ton originated in the United States as a standardized measure for precious metal content in assays, aligning with the metric system but retaining the traditional 'ton' terminology for industry consistency.
Current Use
Today, the assay ton (AT US) is used mainly in the precious metals industry for assay purposes, especially in the context of gold and silver purity measurements, and is part of weight and mass conversions within the 'Common Converters' category.