Convert stone (US) to gerah (Biblical Hebrew)
Please provide values below to convert stone (US) [st (US)] to gerah (Biblical Hebrew) [gerah (BH)], or Convert gerah (Biblical Hebrew) to stone (US).
How to Convert Stone (Us) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew)
1 st (US) = 11117.4600490196 gerah (BH)
Example: convert 15 st (US) to gerah (BH):
15 st (US) = 15 × 11117.4600490196 gerah (BH) = 166761.900735294 gerah (BH)
Stone (Us) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table
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Stone (Us)
A stone (st) is a unit of weight primarily used in the United States, equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a convenient weight measure for trade and commerce. Its value varied regionally before standardization, and it has been used historically for measuring human body weight and other goods.
Current Use
Today, the stone is mainly used in the UK and Ireland for body weight measurement, while in the United States, it is rarely used and often replaced by pounds or kilograms in most contexts.
Gerah (Biblical Hebrew)
The gerah is a biblical Hebrew unit of weight, traditionally used for measuring small quantities such as precious metals and spices.
History/Origin
Originating in ancient Israel, the gerah was used during biblical times as a standard weight unit, often referenced in religious texts and transactions. It is believed to be approximately 0.65 grams.
Current Use
Today, the gerah is primarily of historical and biblical interest, with limited modern application. It is used in scholarly contexts and for understanding ancient measurements and texts.