Convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) [shekel (BH)] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to shekel (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Kiloton (Metric)
1 shekel (BH) = 1.1424e-08 kt
Example: convert 15 shekel (BH) to kt:
15 shekel (BH) = 15 × 1.1424e-08 kt = 1.7136e-07 kt
Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Kiloton (Metric) 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.
Kiloton (Metric)
A kiloton (kt) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons or 1,000,000 kilograms.
History/Origin
The term 'kiloton' originated in the 20th century, primarily used in military and scientific contexts to measure large quantities of explosive energy or mass, especially in nuclear weapon yields and large-scale industrial measurements.
Current Use
Today, kilotons are commonly used to express the explosive yield of nuclear weapons, the mass of large objects, and in scientific research related to energy and mass measurements.