Convert ton (assay) (UK) to shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
Please provide values below to convert ton (assay) (UK) [AT (UK)] to shekel (Biblical Hebrew) [shekel (BH)], or Convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to ton (assay) (UK).
How to Convert Ton (Assay) (Uk) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
1 AT (UK) = 2.85947712418301 shekel (BH)
Example: convert 15 AT (UK) to shekel (BH):
15 AT (UK) = 15 × 2.85947712418301 shekel (BH) = 42.8921568627451 shekel (BH)
Ton (Assay) (Uk) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table
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Ton (Assay) (Uk)
The ton (assay) (UK), symbol AT (UK), is a traditional unit of weight used primarily for precious metals, equivalent to 31.1034768 grams.
History/Origin
The assay ton originated in the United Kingdom as a standard measure for precious metals, particularly gold and silver, used in assay processes and trading. It has historical roots in the British imperial system and was standardized for trade and assay purposes.
Current Use
Today, the assay ton (UK) is mainly used in the precious metals industry for assay and valuation purposes, especially in the UK and related markets, although it has largely been replaced by the metric gram and troy ounce in general commerce.
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.