Convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to stone (US)
Please provide values below to convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) [shekel (BH)] to stone (US) [st (US)], or Convert stone (US) to shekel (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Stone (Us)
1 shekel (BH) = 0.0017989720594286 st (US)
Example: convert 15 shekel (BH) to st (US):
15 shekel (BH) = 15 × 0.0017989720594286 st (US) = 0.026984580891429 st (US)
Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to Stone (Us) 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.
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.