Convert mina (Biblical Greek) to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert mina (Biblical Greek) [mina (BG)] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to mina (Biblical Greek).
How to Convert Mina (Biblical Greek) to Kiloton (Metric)
1 mina (BG) = 3.4e-07 kt
Example: convert 15 mina (BG) to kt:
15 mina (BG) = 15 Γ 3.4e-07 kt = 5.1e-06 kt
Mina (Biblical Greek) to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
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Mina (Biblical Greek)
The mina is an ancient unit of weight used in biblical Greek contexts, typically equivalent to about 50 shekels or roughly 0.6 kilograms.
History/Origin
The mina was used in the ancient Near East, including Greece and the Levant, dating back to the early Iron Age. It was a standard measure for trade and commerce in biblical times and was later adopted in various forms by different cultures.
Current Use
Today, the mina is primarily used in historical and biblical studies to understand ancient texts and measurements. It is not used as a modern unit of measurement but is included in historical weight and mass converters for educational purposes.
Kiloton (Metric)
A kiloton (kt) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons or 1,000,000 kilograms.
History/Origin
The term 'kiloton' originated in the 20th century, primarily used in military and scientific contexts to measure large quantities of explosive energy or mass, especially in nuclear weapon yields and large-scale industrial measurements.
Current Use
Today, kilotons are commonly used to express the explosive yield of nuclear weapons, the mass of large objects, and in scientific research related to energy and mass measurements.