Convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to kilopound
Please provide values below to convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) [shekel (BH)] to kilopound [kip], or Convert kilopound to shekel (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Kilopound
1 shekel (BH) = 2.51856088320004e-05 kip
Example: convert 15 shekel (BH) to kip:
15 shekel (BH) = 15 × 2.51856088320004e-05 kip = 0.000377784132480006 kip
Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Kilopound Conversion Table
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Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
The shekel (Biblical Hebrew) is an ancient unit of weight and currency used in biblical times, primarily for measuring silver and other precious metals.
History/Origin
Originating in ancient Mesopotamia, the shekel was used as a standard weight and currency in the ancient Near East, notably in biblical Israel. Its weight varied over time and region, but it generally represented a specific mass used for trade and taxation.
Current Use
Today, the shekel is the official currency of Israel (Israeli New Shekel), but the biblical shekel as a unit of weight is no longer in use. The term is primarily historical and religious in context.
Kilopound
A kilopound (kip) is a unit of force equal to 1,000 pounds-force, primarily used in engineering and construction to measure large forces.
History/Origin
The kilopound originated in the United States as a practical unit for expressing large forces in structural engineering, especially in the context of steel and concrete design. It has been in use since the early 20th century as part of customary engineering units.
Current Use
Today, the kip is still used mainly in the United States within civil and structural engineering to specify loads, stresses, and forces in construction projects, particularly for steel and concrete structures.