Convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to gram
Please provide values below to convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) [shekel (BH)] to gram [g], or Convert gram to shekel (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Gram
1 shekel (BH) = 11.424 g
Example: convert 15 shekel (BH) to g:
15 shekel (BH) = 15 × 11.424 g = 171.36 g
Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Gram 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.
Gram
The gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.
History/Origin
The gram was originally defined in 1795 as the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at its maximum density. It became part of the metric system established in France and was later standardized as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960.
Current Use
The gram is widely used worldwide for measuring small masses in everyday life, science, and industry, especially in contexts like food labeling, pharmaceuticals, and laboratory measurements.