Convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to quintal (metric)
Please provide values below to convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) [shekel (BH)] to quintal (metric) [cwt], or Convert quintal (metric) to shekel (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Quintal (Metric)
1 shekel (BH) = 0.00011424 cwt
Example: convert 15 shekel (BH) to cwt:
15 shekel (BH) = 15 × 0.00011424 cwt = 0.0017136 cwt
Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Quintal (Metric) 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.
Quintal (Metric)
A quintal (metric) is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms.
History/Origin
The metric quintal originated in France in the 19th century as a standard unit of mass for trade and agriculture, replacing older local units. It is part of the metric system established during the French Revolution.
Current Use
The metric quintal is used primarily in agriculture and trade in some countries to measure large quantities of produce, though its use is less common today with the widespread adoption of the kilogram as the standard unit of mass.