Convert mina (Biblical Greek) to quarter (US)

Please provide values below to convert mina (Biblical Greek) [mina (BG)] to quarter (US) [qr (US)], or Convert quarter (US) to mina (Biblical Greek).




How to Convert Mina (Biblical Greek) to Quarter (Us)

1 mina (BG) = 0.0299828676571434 qr (US)

Example: convert 15 mina (BG) to qr (US):
15 mina (BG) = 15 Γ— 0.0299828676571434 qr (US) = 0.44974301485715 qr (US)


Mina (Biblical Greek) to Quarter (Us) Conversion Table

mina (Biblical Greek) quarter (US)

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.


Quarter (Us)

A quarter (US) is a unit of weight equal to one-fourth of a pound, commonly used in measuring precious metals and other small quantities.

History/Origin

The quarter originated from the traditional British weight system and was adopted in the United States as a subdivision of the pound. It has historically been used in commerce and trade for precise measurements.

Current Use

Today, the quarter is primarily used in the United States for measuring precious metals, jewelry, and small quantities of certain commodities. It is part of the customary units in the 'Weight and Mass' category within common converters.



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