Convert mina (Biblical Hebrew) to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert mina (Biblical Hebrew) [mina (BH)] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to mina (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Kiloton (Metric)
1 mina (BH) = 5.712e-07 kt
Example: convert 15 mina (BH) to kt:
15 mina (BH) = 15 × 5.712e-07 kt = 8.568e-06 kt
Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Kiloton (Metric) 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.
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.