Convert mina (Biblical Greek) to kilopound
Please provide values below to convert mina (Biblical Greek) [mina (BG)] to kilopound [kip], or Convert kilopound to mina (Biblical Greek).
How to Convert Mina (Biblical Greek) to Kilopound
1 mina (BG) = 0.000749571691428584 kip
Example: convert 15 mina (BG) to kip:
15 mina (BG) = 15 Γ 0.000749571691428584 kip = 0.0112435753714288 kip
Mina (Biblical Greek) to Kilopound Conversion Table
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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.
Kilopound
A kilopound (kip) is a unit of force equal to 1,000 pounds-force, primarily used in engineering and construction to measure large forces.
History/Origin
The kilopound originated in the United States as a practical unit for expressing large forces in structural engineering, especially in the context of steel and concrete design. It has been in use since the early 20th century as part of customary engineering units.
Current Use
Today, the kip is still used mainly in the United States within civil and structural engineering to specify loads, stresses, and forces in construction projects, particularly for steel and concrete structures.