Convert carat to mina (Biblical Greek)
Please provide values below to convert carat [car, ct] to mina (Biblical Greek) [mina (BG)], or Convert mina (Biblical Greek) to carat.
How to Convert Carat to Mina (Biblical Greek)
1 car, ct = 0.000588235294117647 mina (BG)
Example: convert 15 car, ct to mina (BG):
15 car, ct = 15 × 0.000588235294117647 mina (BG) = 0.00882352941176471 mina (BG)
Carat to Mina (Biblical Greek) Conversion Table
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Carat
A carat is a unit of mass used to measure gemstones and pearls, equal to 200 milligrams.
History/Origin
The carat originated from the carob seed, which was historically used as a counterweight in balance scales due to its uniform weight. The term has been used since the 16th century to measure precious stones.
Current Use
Today, the carat is primarily used in the jewelry industry to specify the weight of diamonds and other gemstones, with 1 carat equaling 0.2 grams.
Mina (Biblical Greek)
The mina is an ancient unit of weight used in biblical Greek contexts, typically equivalent to about 50 shekels or roughly 0.6 kilograms.
History/Origin
The mina was used in the ancient Near East, including Greece and the Levant, dating back to the early Iron Age. It was a standard measure for trade and commerce in biblical times and was later adopted in various forms by different cultures.
Current Use
Today, the mina is primarily used in historical and biblical studies to understand ancient texts and measurements. It is not used as a modern unit of measurement but is included in historical weight and mass converters for educational purposes.