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Convert Dram (avoirdupois) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew)

Convert drams (avoirdupois) to minas (biblical hebrew) instantly. 1 dram (avoirdupois) = 0.0031085004 mina (biblical hebrew) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Mina (Biblical Hebrew) 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 Hebrew)

What is a mina (biblical hebrew)?

The Hebrew mina was about 0.57 kg, one-sixtieth of a talent.

Origin of the mina (biblical hebrew)

A Mesopotamian-derived weight adopted in Hebrew metrology.

Where it is used

Ancient Near-Eastern monetary and commodity weighing.

When and where it was developed

Part of the ancient Israelite weight system.

Dram (avoirdupois) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) 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 hebrew):

1 dr = 0.0031085004 mina
1 mina = 321.6985321291 dr

To convert drams (avoirdupois) to minas (biblical hebrew), multiply the value in drams (avoirdupois) by 0.0031085004. To reverse, multiply minas (biblical hebrew) by 321.6985321291.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in minas (biblical hebrew) 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 Hebrew) to Dram (avoirdupois) converter for the reverse direction.

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

  1. Write down the value in drams (avoirdupois) (dr).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0031085004.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in minas (biblical hebrew) (mina).
  4. To reverse, multiply the mina (biblical hebrew) value by 321.6985321291.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 dr to mina:
1 × 0.0031085004 = 0.0031085004 mina

Example 2 — Convert 100 dr to mina:
100 × 0.0031085004 = 0.3108500351 mina

Real-world example — Furniture and large objects

A 72-dram (avoirdupois) piece of furniture converts to a value in minas (biblical hebrew) 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 × 0.0031085004 = 0.2238120253 mina

Real-world example — Children's height milestones

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

150 dr × 0.0031085004 = 0.4662750526 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 hebrew) — converting between these adjacent units is one of the most-used length conversions globally.

180 dr × 0.0031085004 = 0.5595300632 mina

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

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

Dram (avoirdupois) [dr]Mina (Biblical Hebrew) [mina]
0.013.1085e-5
0.10.00031085
10.0031085004
20.0062170007
30.0093255011
40.0124340014
50.0155425018
100.0310850035
200.062170007
300.0932550105
400.124340014
500.1554250175
1000.3108500351
5001.5542501754
10003.1085003509

Frequently asked questions

How many minas (biblical hebrew) is 1 dram (avoirdupois)?
1 dram (avoirdupois) equals 0.0031085004 mina (biblical hebrew).
How do I convert drams (avoirdupois) to minas (biblical hebrew)?
Multiply the value in drams (avoirdupois) by 0.0031085004 to get minas (biblical hebrew).
How do I convert minas (biblical hebrew) back to drams (avoirdupois)?
Multiply the value in minas (biblical hebrew) by 321.6985321291, or use the Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Dram (avoirdupois) converter.
How many minas (biblical hebrew) is 100 drams (avoirdupois)?
100 drams (avoirdupois) equals 0.3108500351 minas (biblical hebrew), because 100 × 0.0031085004 = 0.3108500351.

Convert Dram (avoirdupois) to other weight units

Show all Dram (avoirdupois) conversions
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 = 0.0031085004 mina) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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