Convert microgram to shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
Please provide values below to convert microgram [µg] to shekel (Biblical Hebrew) [shekel (BH)], or Convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to microgram.
How to Convert Microgram to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
1 µg = 8.75350140056022e-08 shekel (BH)
Example: convert 15 µg to shekel (BH):
15 µg = 15 × 8.75350140056022e-08 shekel (BH) = 1.31302521008403e-06 shekel (BH)
Microgram to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table
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Microgram
A microgram (µg) is a unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram (10^-6 grams).
History/Origin
The microgram was introduced as part of the metric system to measure very small quantities, particularly in science and medicine, and has been widely used since the 20th century.
Current Use
Micrograms are commonly used today in fields such as pharmacology, nutrition, and chemistry to measure small amounts of substances accurately.
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.