Convert carat to shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
Please provide values below to convert carat [car, ct] to shekel (Biblical Hebrew) [shekel (BH)], or Convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to carat.
How to Convert Carat to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
1 car, ct = 0.0175070028011204 shekel (BH)
Example: convert 15 car, ct to shekel (BH):
15 car, ct = 15 × 0.0175070028011204 shekel (BH) = 0.262605042016807 shekel (BH)
Carat to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table
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Carat
A carat is a unit of mass used to measure gemstones and pearls, equal to 200 milligrams.
History/Origin
The carat originated from the carob seed, which was historically used as a counterweight in balance scales due to its uniform weight. The term has been used since the 16th century to measure precious stones.
Current Use
Today, the carat is primarily used in the jewelry industry to specify the weight of diamonds and other gemstones, with 1 carat equaling 0.2 grams.
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.