Convert gerah (Biblical Hebrew) to ton (assay) (US)
Please provide values below to convert gerah (Biblical Hebrew) [gerah (BH)] to ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)], or Convert ton (assay) (US) to gerah (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) to Ton (Assay) (Us)
1 gerah (BH) = 0.019584 AT (US)
Example: convert 15 gerah (BH) to AT (US):
15 gerah (BH) = 15 × 0.019584 AT (US) = 0.29376 AT (US)
Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) to Ton (Assay) (Us) Conversion Table
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Gerah (Biblical Hebrew)
The gerah is a biblical Hebrew unit of weight, traditionally used for measuring small quantities such as precious metals and spices.
History/Origin
Originating in ancient Israel, the gerah was used during biblical times as a standard weight unit, often referenced in religious texts and transactions. It is believed to be approximately 0.65 grams.
Current Use
Today, the gerah is primarily of historical and biblical interest, with limited modern application. It is used in scholarly contexts and for understanding ancient measurements and texts.
Ton (Assay) (Us)
The ton (assay) (US), symbolized as AT (US), is a unit of weight used primarily in the assay and precious metals industry, equivalent to 31.1034768 grams.
History/Origin
The assay ton originated in the United States as a standardized measure for precious metal content in assays, aligning with the metric system but retaining the traditional 'ton' terminology for industry consistency.
Current Use
Today, the assay ton (AT US) is used mainly in the precious metals industry for assay purposes, especially in the context of gold and silver purity measurements, and is part of weight and mass conversions within the 'Common Converters' category.