Convert gerah (Biblical Hebrew) to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert gerah (Biblical Hebrew) [gerah (BH)] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to gerah (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) to Kiloton (Metric)
1 gerah (BH) = 5.712e-10 kt
Example: convert 15 gerah (BH) to kt:
15 gerah (BH) = 15 × 5.712e-10 kt = 8.568e-09 kt
Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
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Gerah (Biblical Hebrew)
The gerah is a biblical Hebrew unit of weight, traditionally used for measuring small quantities such as precious metals and spices.
History/Origin
Originating in ancient Israel, the gerah was used during biblical times as a standard weight unit, often referenced in religious texts and transactions. It is believed to be approximately 0.65 grams.
Current Use
Today, the gerah is primarily of historical and biblical interest, with limited modern application. It is used in scholarly contexts and for understanding ancient measurements and texts.
Kiloton (Metric)
A kiloton (kt) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons or 1,000,000 kilograms.
History/Origin
The term 'kiloton' originated in the 20th century, primarily used in military and scientific contexts to measure large quantities of explosive energy or mass, especially in nuclear weapon yields and large-scale industrial measurements.
Current Use
Today, kilotons are commonly used to express the explosive yield of nuclear weapons, the mass of large objects, and in scientific research related to energy and mass measurements.