Convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to quarter (UK)
Please provide values below to convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) [shekel (BH)] to quarter (UK) [qr (UK)], or Convert quarter (UK) to shekel (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Quarter (Uk)
1 shekel (BH) = 0.0008994860297143 qr (UK)
Example: convert 15 shekel (BH) to qr (UK):
15 shekel (BH) = 15 × 0.0008994860297143 qr (UK) = 0.0134922904457145 qr (UK)
Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Quarter (Uk) Conversion Table
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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.
Quarter (Uk)
A quarter (qr) is a traditional unit of weight used in the UK, typically equal to one-quarter of a hundredweight, or 28 pounds (approximately 12.7 kilograms).
History/Origin
The quarter has historical roots in British measurement systems, originating from the need to divide larger weights into manageable parts. It was commonly used in trade and agriculture before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
Today, the quarter is largely obsolete in official measurement but may still be used informally in certain industries such as agriculture and livestock to denote weight, especially in the UK.