Convert mina (Biblical Hebrew) to ton (assay) (US)

Please provide values below to convert mina (Biblical Hebrew) [mina (BH)] to ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)], or Convert ton (assay) (US) to mina (Biblical Hebrew).




How to Convert Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Ton (Assay) (Us)

1 mina (BH) = 19.584 AT (US)

Example: convert 15 mina (BH) to AT (US):
15 mina (BH) = 15 Γ— 19.584 AT (US) = 293.76 AT (US)


Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Ton (Assay) (Us) Conversion Table

mina (Biblical Hebrew) ton (assay) (US)

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.


Ton (Assay) (Us)

The ton (assay) (US), symbolized as AT (US), is a unit of weight used primarily in the assay and precious metals industry, equivalent to 31.1034768 grams.

History/Origin

The assay ton originated in the United States as a standardized measure for precious metal content in assays, aligning with the metric system but retaining the traditional 'ton' terminology for industry consistency.

Current Use

Today, the assay ton (AT US) is used mainly in the precious metals industry for assay purposes, especially in the context of gold and silver purity measurements, and is part of weight and mass conversions within the 'Common Converters' category.



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