Convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to hundredweight (UK)
Please provide values below to convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) [shekel (BH)] to hundredweight (UK) [cwt (UK)], or Convert hundredweight (UK) to shekel (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Hundredweight (Uk)
1 shekel (BH) = 0.000224871507428575 cwt (UK)
Example: convert 15 shekel (BH) to cwt (UK):
15 shekel (BH) = 15 × 0.000224871507428575 cwt (UK) = 0.00337307261142863 cwt (UK)
Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Hundredweight (Uk) 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.
Hundredweight (Uk)
The hundredweight (UK), or cwt (UK), is a unit of weight equal to 112 pounds avoirdupois, primarily used in the United Kingdom for measuring commodities like produce and livestock.
History/Origin
The UK hundredweight has been used historically in trade and agriculture, originating from the traditional system of weights. It was standardized in the imperial system and has been in use since the 19th century, although its usage has declined with metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK hundredweight is still used in certain industries such as agriculture and livestock trading, especially in the UK, but it is largely replaced by the metric system in most contexts.