Convert mina (Biblical Hebrew) to petagram
Please provide values below to convert mina (Biblical Hebrew) [mina (BH)] to petagram [Pg], or Convert petagram to mina (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Petagram
1 mina (BH) = 5.712e-13 Pg
Example: convert 15 mina (BH) to Pg:
15 mina (BH) = 15 × 5.712e-13 Pg = 8.568e-12 Pg
Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Petagram 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.
Petagram
A petagram (Pg) is a unit of mass equal to 10^15 grams or one quadrillion grams.
History/Origin
The petagram was introduced as part of the metric system's prefixes to represent extremely large masses, following the adoption of the International System of Units (SI). It is derived from the prefix 'peta-' which denotes 10^15.
Current Use
The petagram is primarily used in scientific contexts to quantify very large masses, such as in astronomy and geology, but is rarely used in everyday measurements.