Convert grain to bekan (Biblical Hebrew)
Please provide values below to convert grain [gr] to bekan (Biblical Hebrew) [bekan (BH)], or Convert bekan (Biblical Hebrew) to grain.
How to Convert Grain to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)
1 gr = 0.0113443469887955 bekan (BH)
Example: convert 15 gr to bekan (BH):
15 gr = 15 × 0.0113443469887955 bekan (BH) = 0.170165204831933 bekan (BH)
Grain to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table
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Grain
A grain is a unit of mass traditionally used to measure small quantities, primarily in the context of precious metals, pharmaceuticals, and firearms.
History/Origin
The grain dates back to ancient times and was originally based on the weight of a single seed of a cereal grain, such as barley. It has been used since the Middle Ages and was standardized in the apothecaries' system.
Current Use
Today, the grain is mainly used in the measurement of bullets, gunpowder, and precious metals, and is recognized as a unit of mass in the apothecaries' system, although it has largely been replaced by grams in most contexts.
Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)
The bekan is a historical unit of weight used in Biblical Hebrew, typically measuring a small amount of mass, often associated with precious metals or weights in ancient times.
History/Origin
The bekan originates from ancient Israelite measurements and is referenced in biblical texts. It was used during the period of the Hebrew Bible to denote a standard weight, though its exact value varied over time and context.
Current Use
Today, the bekan is primarily of historical and scholarly interest, with no modern standardization or practical application in contemporary weight measurement systems.