Convert pound (troy or apothecary) to bekan (Biblical Hebrew)

Please provide values below to convert pound (troy or apothecary) [lb t] to bekan (Biblical Hebrew) [bekan (BH)], or Convert bekan (Biblical Hebrew) to pound (troy or apothecary).




How to Convert Pound (Troy Or Apothecary) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)

1 lb t = 65.3434386554622 bekan (BH)

Example: convert 15 lb t to bekan (BH):
15 lb t = 15 Γ— 65.3434386554622 bekan (BH) = 980.151579831933 bekan (BH)


Pound (Troy Or Apothecary) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table

pound (troy or apothecary) bekan (Biblical Hebrew)

Pound (Troy Or Apothecary)

A pound (troy or apothecary) is a unit of weight used primarily for precious metals and gemstones, equivalent to 12 ounces or approximately 373 grams.

History/Origin

The troy pound originated in the medieval French town of Troyes, historically used in the trade of precious metals and gemstones. The apothecary pound was used in pharmacy for weighing medicines and ingredients. Both units have roots in medieval European systems of measurement.

Current Use

The troy pound is still used in the precious metals industry, especially for gold, silver, and gemstones. The apothecary pound is largely obsolete but may still be referenced in historical contexts or traditional practices.


Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)

The bekan is a historical unit of weight used in Biblical Hebrew, typically measuring a small amount of mass, often associated with precious metals or weights in ancient times.

History/Origin

The bekan originates from ancient Israelite measurements and is referenced in biblical texts. It was used during the period of the Hebrew Bible to denote a standard weight, though its exact value varied over time and context.

Current Use

Today, the bekan is primarily of historical and scholarly interest, with no modern standardization or practical application in contemporary weight measurement systems.



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