Convert mina (Biblical Greek) to scruple (apothecary)
Please provide values below to convert mina (Biblical Greek) [mina (BG)] to scruple (apothecary) [s.ap], or Convert scruple (apothecary) to mina (Biblical Greek).
How to Convert Mina (Biblical Greek) to Scruple (Apothecary)
1 mina (BG) = 262.350092000004 s.ap
Example: convert 15 mina (BG) to s.ap:
15 mina (BG) = 15 Γ 262.350092000004 s.ap = 3935.25138000007 s.ap
Mina (Biblical Greek) to Scruple (Apothecary) Conversion Table
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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.
Scruple (Apothecary)
A scruple (s.ap) is an old unit of weight used in apothecary measurements, equivalent to 1.3 grains or approximately 1.3 grams.
History/Origin
The scruple originated in ancient Greece and was adopted into Roman and medieval European apothecary systems. It was historically used for measuring small quantities of medicinal substances and drugs.
Current Use
Today, the scruple is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it is still referenced in historical contexts and traditional apothecary practices.