Convert grain to shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
Please provide values below to convert grain [gr] to shekel (Biblical Hebrew) [shekel (BH)], or Convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to grain.
How to Convert Grain to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
1 gr = 0.00567217349439776 shekel (BH)
Example: convert 15 gr to shekel (BH):
15 gr = 15 × 0.00567217349439776 shekel (BH) = 0.0850826024159664 shekel (BH)
Grain to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table
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Grain
A grain is a unit of mass traditionally used to measure small quantities, primarily in the context of precious metals, pharmaceuticals, and firearms.
History/Origin
The grain dates back to ancient times and was originally based on the weight of a single seed of a cereal grain, such as barley. It has been used since the Middle Ages and was standardized in the apothecaries' system.
Current Use
Today, the grain is mainly used in the measurement of bullets, gunpowder, and precious metals, and is recognized as a unit of mass in the apothecaries' system, although it has largely been replaced by grams in most contexts.
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.