Convert talent (Biblical Hebrew) to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert talent (Biblical Hebrew) [talent (BH)] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to talent (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Talent (Biblical Hebrew) to Kiloton (Metric)
1 talent (BH) = 3.4272e-05 kt
Example: convert 15 talent (BH) to kt:
15 talent (BH) = 15 × 3.4272e-05 kt = 0.00051408 kt
Talent (Biblical Hebrew) to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
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Talent (Biblical Hebrew)
A biblical Hebrew unit of weight used to measure precious metals and other commodities, roughly equivalent to a shekel but larger in size.
History/Origin
The talent in biblical Hebrew tradition dates back to ancient Israelite times, serving as a standard weight for trade and offerings. Its exact weight varied over time and regions but was generally considered a substantial unit used in religious and commercial contexts.
Current Use
The biblical Hebrew talent is primarily of historical and religious significance today, often referenced in biblical studies and theological contexts. It is not used as a practical measurement unit in modern weight and mass systems.
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.