Convert ton (assay) (US) to talent (Biblical Hebrew)
Please provide values below to convert ton (assay) (US) [AT (US)] to talent (Biblical Hebrew) [talent (BH)], or Convert talent (Biblical Hebrew) to ton (assay) (US).
How to Convert Ton (Assay) (Us) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew)
1 AT (US) = 0.0008510348583878 talent (BH)
Example: convert 15 AT (US) to talent (BH):
15 AT (US) = 15 × 0.0008510348583878 talent (BH) = 0.012765522875817 talent (BH)
Ton (Assay) (Us) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table
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Ton (Assay) (Us)
The ton (assay) (US), symbolized as AT (US), is a unit of weight used primarily in the assay and precious metals industry, equivalent to 31.1034768 grams.
History/Origin
The assay ton originated in the United States as a standardized measure for precious metal content in assays, aligning with the metric system but retaining the traditional 'ton' terminology for industry consistency.
Current Use
Today, the assay ton (AT US) is used mainly in the precious metals industry for assay purposes, especially in the context of gold and silver purity measurements, and is part of weight and mass conversions within the 'Common Converters' category.
Talent (Biblical Hebrew)
A biblical Hebrew unit of weight used to measure precious metals and other commodities, roughly equivalent to a shekel but larger in size.
History/Origin
The talent in biblical Hebrew tradition dates back to ancient Israelite times, serving as a standard weight for trade and offerings. Its exact weight varied over time and regions but was generally considered a substantial unit used in religious and commercial contexts.
Current Use
The biblical Hebrew talent is primarily of historical and religious significance today, often referenced in biblical studies and theological contexts. It is not used as a practical measurement unit in modern weight and mass systems.