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Convert Carat (metric) to Mina (Biblical Greek)

Convert carats (metric) to minas (biblical greek) instantly. 1 carat (metric) = 0.0005882353 mina (biblical greek) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Mina (Biblical Greek) to Carat (metric) converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Ashok Kumar K, Ph.D.
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Units explained

Troy & Apothecary

Carat (metric)

What is a carat (metric)?

The metric carat (ct) equals exactly 200 milligrams (0.0002 kg).

Origin of the carat (metric)

From Arabic 'qirat' and Greek 'keration', the carob seed once used as a counterweight.

Where it is used

The worldwide standard for gemstone and diamond mass.

When and where it was developed

The metric carat was fixed at 200 mg internationally in 1907.

Biblical / Ancient

Mina (Biblical Greek)

What is a mina (biblical greek)?

The Greek mina was about 0.34 kg, one-sixtieth of a talent (100 drachmae).

Origin of the mina (biblical greek)

Adopted from Near-Eastern metrology into the Greek system.

Where it is used

Hellenistic and New Testament commerce.

When and where it was developed

A standard sub-unit of the Greek talent.

Carat (metric) to Mina (Biblical Greek) conversion formula

Note: this conversion uses a generally accepted modern value. Historical and regional definitions of this unit varied across times and places.

The relationship between carats (metric) and minas (biblical greek):

1 ct = 0.0005882353 mina
1 mina = 1700 ct

To convert carats (metric) to minas (biblical greek), multiply the value in carats (metric) by 0.0005882353. To reverse, multiply minas (biblical greek) by 1700.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in minas (biblical greek) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Mina (Biblical Greek) to Carat (metric) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert carats (metric) to minas (biblical greek)

  1. Write down the value in carats (metric) (ct).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0005882353.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in minas (biblical greek) (mina).
  4. To reverse, multiply the mina (biblical greek) value by 1700.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 ct to mina:
1 × 0.0005882353 = 0.0005882353 mina

Example 2 — Convert 100 ct to mina:
100 × 0.0005882353 = 0.0588235294 mina

Real-world example — From microscopic to macroscopic

A million carats (metric) equals exactly one mina (biblical greek). This kind of conversion appears in microfluidics, where total channel length is given in minas (biblical greek) but feature widths are in carats (metric).

1000000 ct × 0.0005882353 = 588.2352941176 mina

Real-world example — Macro-scale buildup

A million carats (metric) equals exactly one mina (biblical greek) — the conversion that bridges microscale features and macroscale objects in microfluidic, biomedical, and semiconductor packaging design.

1000000 ct × 0.0005882353 = 588.2352941176 mina

Real-world example — Quarter-meter measurement reference

A 250,000-carat (metric) length equals 0.25 minas (biblical greek) — useful for comparing supply-chain spec sheets where some lengths are quoted in the smaller unit and some in the larger.

250000 ct × 0.0005882353 = 147.0588235294 mina

Carat (metric) to Mina (Biblical Greek) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting carats (metric) to minas (biblical greek):

Carat (metric) [ct]Mina (Biblical Greek) [mina]
0.015.882353e-6
0.15.882353e-5
10.0005882353
20.0011764706
30.0017647059
40.0023529412
50.0029411765
100.0058823529
200.0117647059
300.0176470588
400.0235294118
500.0294117647
1000.0588235294
5000.2941176471
10000.5882352941

Frequently asked questions

How many minas (biblical greek) is 1 carat (metric)?
1 carat (metric) equals 0.0005882353 mina (biblical greek).
How do I convert carats (metric) to minas (biblical greek)?
Multiply the value in carats (metric) by 0.0005882353 to get minas (biblical greek).
How do I convert minas (biblical greek) back to carats (metric)?
Multiply the value in minas (biblical greek) by 1700, or use the Mina (Biblical Greek) to Carat (metric) converter.
How many minas (biblical greek) is 100 carats (metric)?
100 carats (metric) equals 0.0588235294 minas (biblical greek), because 100 × 0.0005882353 = 0.0588235294.

Convert Carat (metric) to other weight units

Show all Carat (metric) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Troy & Apothecary (9 units)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Astronomical (4 units)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Force / Engineering (5 units)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 ct = 0.0005882353 mina) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.