Convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to picogram
Please provide values below to convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) [shekel (BH)] to picogram [pg], or Convert picogram to shekel (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Picogram
1 shekel (BH) = 11424000000000 pg
Example: convert 15 shekel (BH) to pg:
15 shekel (BH) = 15 × 11424000000000 pg = 171360000000000 pg
Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Picogram 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.
Picogram
A picogram (pg) is a unit of mass equal to one trillionth (10^-12) of a gram.
History/Origin
The picogram was introduced as part of the metric system to measure extremely small masses, especially in scientific and laboratory contexts, as a subdivision of the gram in the SI unit system.
Current Use
Picograms are used in scientific fields such as biology, chemistry, and physics to measure very small quantities of substances, including DNA, proteins, and other microscopic materials.