Convert mina (Biblical Hebrew) to stone (US)
Please provide values below to convert mina (Biblical Hebrew) [mina (BH)] to stone (US) [st (US)], or Convert stone (US) to mina (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Stone (Us)
1 mina (BH) = 0.0899486029714301 st (US)
Example: convert 15 mina (BH) to st (US):
15 mina (BH) = 15 × 0.0899486029714301 st (US) = 1.34922904457145 st (US)
Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Stone (Us) Conversion Table
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Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
The mina is an ancient unit of weight used in biblical times, primarily in the Hebrew and surrounding cultures, typically equivalent to about 50 shekels or roughly 50 grams.
History/Origin
The mina originates from ancient Near Eastern civilizations, including the Hebrew, Phoenician, and Babylonian cultures. It was widely used in biblical texts and persisted through various periods as a standard measure of weight for precious metals and goods.
Current Use
Today, the mina is largely obsolete as a unit of measurement. It is primarily referenced in historical, religious, and scholarly contexts related to biblical times and ancient history.
Stone (Us)
A stone (st) is a unit of weight primarily used in the United States, equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a convenient weight measure for trade and commerce. Its value varied regionally before standardization, and it has been used historically for measuring human body weight and other goods.
Current Use
Today, the stone is mainly used in the UK and Ireland for body weight measurement, while in the United States, it is rarely used and often replaced by pounds or kilograms in most contexts.