Convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to scruple (apothecary)
Please provide values below to convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) [shekel (BH)] to scruple (apothecary) [s.ap], or Convert scruple (apothecary) to shekel (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Scruple (Apothecary)
1 shekel (BH) = 8.81496309120014 s.ap
Example: convert 15 shekel (BH) to s.ap:
15 shekel (BH) = 15 × 8.81496309120014 s.ap = 132.224446368002 s.ap
Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Scruple (Apothecary) Conversion Table
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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.
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.