Convert mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Earth's mass
Please provide values below to convert mina (Biblical Hebrew) [mina (BH)] to Earth's mass [M_earth], or Convert Earth's mass to mina (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Earth's Mass
1 mina (BH) = 9.56463496316142e-26 M_earth
Example: convert 15 mina (BH) to M_earth:
15 mina (BH) = 15 × 9.56463496316142e-26 M_earth = 1.43469524447421e-24 M_earth
Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Earth's Mass Conversion Table
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Mina (Biblical Hebrew)
The mina is an ancient unit of weight used in biblical times, primarily in the Hebrew and surrounding cultures, typically equivalent to about 50 shekels or roughly 50 grams.
History/Origin
The mina originates from ancient Near Eastern civilizations, including the Hebrew, Phoenician, and Babylonian cultures. It was widely used in biblical texts and persisted through various periods as a standard measure of weight for precious metals and goods.
Current Use
Today, the mina is largely obsolete as a unit of measurement. It is primarily referenced in historical, religious, and scholarly contexts related to biblical times and ancient history.
Earth's Mass
Earth's mass (M_earth) is a unit of mass representing the mass of the Earth, approximately 5.972 × 10^24 kilograms.
History/Origin
The concept of Earth's mass as a unit originated from scientific measurements of Earth's size and gravitational influence, becoming a standard reference in geophysics and astronomy.
Current Use
M_earth is used in scientific contexts to express planetary and astronomical masses, and in some cases, to compare the mass of other celestial bodies relative to Earth.