Convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to hundredweight (US)
Please provide values below to convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) [shekel (BH)] to hundredweight (US) [cwt (US)], or Convert hundredweight (US) to shekel (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Hundredweight (Us)
1 shekel (BH) = 0.000251856088320004 cwt (US)
Example: convert 15 shekel (BH) to cwt (US):
15 shekel (BH) = 15 × 0.000251856088320004 cwt (US) = 0.00377784132480006 cwt (US)
Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Hundredweight (Us) 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 (Us)
A hundredweight (US) is a unit of weight equal to 100 pounds (45.3592 kilograms).
History/Origin
The hundredweight originated in the British Imperial system and was adopted in the United States as a standard unit of weight for trade and commerce, particularly in agriculture and shipping, with the US customary hundredweight defined as 100 pounds.
Current Use
The US hundredweight (cwt) is still used in industries such as agriculture, shipping, and commodity trading to measure bulk quantities of goods like livestock, produce, and other commodities.