Convert bekan (Biblical Hebrew) to scruple (apothecary)
Please provide values below to convert bekan (Biblical Hebrew) [bekan (BH)] to scruple (apothecary) [s.ap], or Convert scruple (apothecary) to bekan (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) to Scruple (Apothecary)
1 bekan (BH) = 4.40748154560007 s.ap
Example: convert 15 bekan (BH) to s.ap:
15 bekan (BH) = 15 × 4.40748154560007 s.ap = 66.1122231840011 s.ap
Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) to Scruple (Apothecary) Conversion Table
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Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)
The bekan is a historical unit of weight used in Biblical Hebrew, typically measuring a small amount of mass, often associated with precious metals or weights in ancient times.
History/Origin
The bekan originates from ancient Israelite measurements and is referenced in biblical texts. It was used during the period of the Hebrew Bible to denote a standard weight, though its exact value varied over time and context.
Current Use
Today, the bekan is primarily of historical and scholarly interest, with no modern standardization or practical application in contemporary weight measurement systems.
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.