Convert grain to mina (Biblical Greek)
Please provide values below to convert grain [gr] to mina (Biblical Greek) [mina (BG)], or Convert mina (Biblical Greek) to grain.
How to Convert Grain to Mina (Biblical Greek)
1 gr = 0.000190585029411765 mina (BG)
Example: convert 15 gr to mina (BG):
15 gr = 15 × 0.000190585029411765 mina (BG) = 0.00285877544117647 mina (BG)
Grain to Mina (Biblical Greek) Conversion Table
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Grain
A grain is a unit of mass traditionally used to measure small quantities, primarily in the context of precious metals, pharmaceuticals, and firearms.
History/Origin
The grain dates back to ancient times and was originally based on the weight of a single seed of a cereal grain, such as barley. It has been used since the Middle Ages and was standardized in the apothecaries' system.
Current Use
Today, the grain is mainly used in the measurement of bullets, gunpowder, and precious metals, and is recognized as a unit of mass in the apothecaries' system, although it has largely been replaced by grams in most contexts.
Mina (Biblical Greek)
The mina is an ancient unit of weight used in biblical Greek contexts, typically equivalent to about 50 shekels or roughly 0.6 kilograms.
History/Origin
The mina was used in the ancient Near East, including Greece and the Levant, dating back to the early Iron Age. It was a standard measure for trade and commerce in biblical times and was later adopted in various forms by different cultures.
Current Use
Today, the mina is primarily used in historical and biblical studies to understand ancient texts and measurements. It is not used as a modern unit of measurement but is included in historical weight and mass converters for educational purposes.