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Convert Dram (avoirdupois) to Mina (Biblical Greek)

Convert drams (avoirdupois) to minas (biblical greek) instantly. 1 dram (avoirdupois) = 0.0052113094 mina (biblical greek) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Mina (Biblical Greek) to Dram (avoirdupois) 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

Avoirdupois

Dram (avoirdupois)

What is a dram (avoirdupois)?

The avoirdupois dram (dr) equals one-sixteenth of an ounce, about 1.77 grams.

Origin of the dram (avoirdupois)

From Greek 'drachma' through Latin 'dragma'.

Where it is used

Historically pharmacy; today occasional cooking and firearms (powder) use.

When and where it was developed

Defined as 1/256 of the avoirdupois pound.

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.

Dram (avoirdupois) 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 drams (avoirdupois) and minas (biblical greek):

1 dr = 0.0052113094 mina
1 mina = 191.8903524981 dr

To convert drams (avoirdupois) to minas (biblical greek), multiply the value in drams (avoirdupois) by 0.0052113094. To reverse, multiply minas (biblical greek) by 191.8903524981.

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 Dram (avoirdupois) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert drams (avoirdupois) to minas (biblical greek)

  1. Write down the value in drams (avoirdupois) (dr).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0052113094.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in minas (biblical greek) (mina).
  4. To reverse, multiply the mina (biblical greek) value by 191.8903524981.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 dr to mina:
1 × 0.0052113094 = 0.0052113094 mina

Example 2 — Convert 100 dr to mina:
100 × 0.0052113094 = 0.5211309412 mina

Real-world example — Furniture and large objects

A 72-dram (avoirdupois) piece of furniture converts to a value in minas (biblical greek) that's easier to mentally compare with room dimensions. This is the typical workflow when shopping internationally and product specs use a different unit than your room measurements.

72 dr × 0.0052113094 = 0.3752142776 mina

Real-world example — Children's height milestones

A 150-dram (avoirdupois)-tall child measures a value in minas (biblical greek) that's commonly used for theme-park ride height requirements when travelling between countries that use different measurement units.

150 dr × 0.0052113094 = 0.7816964118 mina

Real-world example — Body height conversion

You enter your height as 180 drams (avoirdupois) into an international job or visa application. The form then asks for the same value in minas (biblical greek) — converting between these adjacent units is one of the most-used length conversions globally.

180 dr × 0.0052113094 = 0.9380356941 mina

Dram (avoirdupois) to Mina (Biblical Greek) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting drams (avoirdupois) to minas (biblical greek):

Dram (avoirdupois) [dr]Mina (Biblical Greek) [mina]
0.015.211309e-5
0.10.0005211309
10.0052113094
20.0104226188
30.0156339282
40.0208452376
50.0260565471
100.0521130941
200.1042261882
300.1563392824
400.2084523765
500.2605654706
1000.5211309412
5002.6056547059
10005.2113094118

Frequently asked questions

How many minas (biblical greek) is 1 dram (avoirdupois)?
1 dram (avoirdupois) equals 0.0052113094 mina (biblical greek).
How do I convert drams (avoirdupois) to minas (biblical greek)?
Multiply the value in drams (avoirdupois) by 0.0052113094 to get minas (biblical greek).
How do I convert minas (biblical greek) back to drams (avoirdupois)?
Multiply the value in minas (biblical greek) by 191.8903524981, or use the Mina (Biblical Greek) to Dram (avoirdupois) converter.
How many minas (biblical greek) is 100 drams (avoirdupois)?
100 drams (avoirdupois) equals 0.5211309412 minas (biblical greek), because 100 × 0.0052113094 = 0.5211309412.

Convert Dram (avoirdupois) to other weight units

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Metric / SI (18 units)
Dram (avoirdupois) to Attogram (ag) Dram (avoirdupois) to Femtogram (fg) Dram (avoirdupois) to Picogram (pg) Dram (avoirdupois) to Nanogram (ng) Dram (avoirdupois) to Microgram (µg) Dram (avoirdupois) to Milligram (mg) Dram (avoirdupois) to Centigram (cg) Dram (avoirdupois) to Decigram (dg) Dram (avoirdupois) to Gram (g) Dram (avoirdupois) to Dekagram (dag) Dram (avoirdupois) to Hectogram (hg) Dram (avoirdupois) to Kilogram (kg) Dram (avoirdupois) to Quintal (metric) (q) Dram (avoirdupois) to Metric Ton (t) Dram (avoirdupois) to Gigagram (Gg) Dram (avoirdupois) to Teragram (Tg) Dram (avoirdupois) to Petagram (Pg) Dram (avoirdupois) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (14 units)
Dram (avoirdupois) to Grain (gr) Dram (avoirdupois) to Ounce (oz) Dram (avoirdupois) to Pound (lb) Dram (avoirdupois) to Clove (clove) Dram (avoirdupois) to Stone (US) (st) Dram (avoirdupois) to Stone (UK) (st) Dram (avoirdupois) to Quarter (US) (qr) Dram (avoirdupois) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Dram (avoirdupois) to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Dram (avoirdupois) to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Dram (avoirdupois) to Wey (wey) Dram (avoirdupois) to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Dram (avoirdupois) to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Dram (avoirdupois) to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Dram (avoirdupois) to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Dram (avoirdupois) to Carat (metric) (ct) Dram (avoirdupois) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Dram (avoirdupois) to Pennyweight (dwt) Dram (avoirdupois) to Momme (mom) Dram (avoirdupois) to Mace (mace) Dram (avoirdupois) to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Dram (avoirdupois) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Dram (avoirdupois) to Tael (tael) Dram (avoirdupois) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Dram (avoirdupois) to Ratti (ratti) Dram (avoirdupois) to Masha (masha) Dram (avoirdupois) to Tola (tola) Dram (avoirdupois) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Dram (avoirdupois) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Dram (avoirdupois) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Dram (avoirdupois) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Dram (avoirdupois) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Dram (avoirdupois) to Muon Mass (mµ) Dram (avoirdupois) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Dram (avoirdupois) to Proton Mass (mp) Dram (avoirdupois) to Neutron Mass (mn) Dram (avoirdupois) to Deuteron Mass (md) Dram (avoirdupois) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Dram (avoirdupois) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Dram (avoirdupois) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Dram (avoirdupois) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Dram (avoirdupois) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Dram (avoirdupois) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Dram (avoirdupois) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Dram (avoirdupois) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Dram (avoirdupois) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Dram (avoirdupois) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Dram (avoirdupois) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Dram (avoirdupois) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Dram (avoirdupois) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Dram (avoirdupois) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Dram (avoirdupois) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Dram (avoirdupois) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Dram (avoirdupois) to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Dram (avoirdupois) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Dram (avoirdupois) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Dram (avoirdupois) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Dram (avoirdupois) to Poundal (pdl) Dram (avoirdupois) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Dram (avoirdupois) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Dram (avoirdupois) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Dram (avoirdupois) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 dr = 0.0052113094 mina) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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