Convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to dalton
Please provide values below to convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) [shekel (BH)] to dalton [Da], or Convert dalton to shekel (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Dalton
1 shekel (BH) = 6.87969360660147e+24 Da
Example: convert 15 shekel (BH) to Da:
15 shekel (BH) = 15 × 6.87969360660147e+24 Da = 1.03195404099022e+26 Da
Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Dalton 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.
Dalton
The dalton (Da) is a unit of mass used to express atomic and molecular weights, equivalent to one atomic mass unit (amu).
History/Origin
The dalton was named after John Dalton, who developed early atomic theory in the early 19th century. It has been widely used in chemistry and biochemistry to measure atomic and molecular masses.
Current Use
The dalton is commonly used in scientific contexts to specify the mass of atoms, molecules, and subatomic particles, facilitating precise communication in chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology.