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Convert Dram (apothecary/troy) to Mina (Biblical Greek)

Convert drams (apothecary/troy) to minas (biblical greek) instantly. 1 dram (apothecary/troy) = 0.0114351018 mina (biblical greek) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Mina (Biblical Greek) to Dram (apothecary/troy) 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

Dram (apothecary/troy)

What is a dram (apothecary/troy)?

The apothecary (troy) dram equals one-eighth of a troy ounce, about 3.888 grams.

Origin of the dram (apothecary/troy)

From the apothecaries' system rooted in the Greek 'drachma'.

Where it is used

Historical pharmacy and medicine compounding.

When and where it was developed

Part of the apothecaries' system of weights used through the 19th century.

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 (apothecary/troy) 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 (apothecary/troy) and minas (biblical greek):

1 dr ap = 0.0114351018 mina
1 mina = 87.4500306667 dr ap

To convert drams (apothecary/troy) to minas (biblical greek), multiply the value in drams (apothecary/troy) by 0.0114351018. To reverse, multiply minas (biblical greek) by 87.4500306667.

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 (apothecary/troy) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert drams (apothecary/troy) to minas (biblical greek)

  1. Write down the value in drams (apothecary/troy) (dr ap).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0114351018.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in minas (biblical greek) (mina).
  4. To reverse, multiply the mina (biblical greek) value by 87.4500306667.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 dr ap to mina:
1 × 0.0114351018 = 0.0114351018 mina

Example 2 — Convert 100 dr ap to mina:
100 × 0.0114351018 = 1.1435101765 mina

Real-world example — Body height conversion

You enter your height as 180 drams (apothecary/troy) 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 ap × 0.0114351018 = 2.0583183176 mina

Real-world example — Furniture and large objects

A 72-dram (apothecary/troy) 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 ap × 0.0114351018 = 0.8233273271 mina

Real-world example — Children's height milestones

A 150-dram (apothecary/troy)-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 ap × 0.0114351018 = 1.7152652647 mina

Dram (apothecary/troy) to Mina (Biblical Greek) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting drams (apothecary/troy) to minas (biblical greek):

Dram (apothecary/troy) [dr ap]Mina (Biblical Greek) [mina]
0.010.000114351
0.10.0011435102
10.0114351018
20.0228702035
30.0343053053
40.0457404071
50.0571755088
100.1143510176
200.2287020353
300.3430530529
400.4574040706
500.5717550882
1001.1435101765
5005.7175508824
100011.4351017647

Frequently asked questions

How many minas (biblical greek) is 1 dram (apothecary/troy)?
1 dram (apothecary/troy) equals 0.0114351018 mina (biblical greek).
How do I convert drams (apothecary/troy) to minas (biblical greek)?
Multiply the value in drams (apothecary/troy) by 0.0114351018 to get minas (biblical greek).
How do I convert minas (biblical greek) back to drams (apothecary/troy)?
Multiply the value in minas (biblical greek) by 87.4500306667, or use the Mina (Biblical Greek) to Dram (apothecary/troy) converter.
How many minas (biblical greek) is 100 drams (apothecary/troy)?
100 drams (apothecary/troy) equals 1.1435101765 minas (biblical greek), because 100 × 0.0114351018 = 1.1435101765.

Convert Dram (apothecary/troy) to other weight units

Show all Dram (apothecary/troy) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Attogram (ag) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Femtogram (fg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Picogram (pg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Nanogram (ng) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Microgram (µg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Milligram (mg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Centigram (cg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Decigram (dg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Gram (g) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Dekagram (dag) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Hectogram (hg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Kilogram (kg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Quintal (metric) (q) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Metric Ton (t) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Gigagram (Gg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Teragram (Tg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Petagram (Pg) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Grain (gr) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Ounce (oz) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Pound (lb) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Clove (clove) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Stone (US) (st) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Stone (UK) (st) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Quarter (US) (qr) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Wey (wey) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (9 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Carat (metric) (ct) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Pennyweight (dwt) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Momme (mom) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Mace (mace) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Tael (tael) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Ratti (ratti) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Masha (masha) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Tola (tola) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Dram (apothecary/troy) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Muon Mass (mµ) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Proton Mass (mp) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Neutron Mass (mn) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Deuteron Mass (md) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (14 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Mina (Biblical Greek) (mina) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Dram (apothecary/troy) to Poundal (pdl) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Dram (apothecary/troy) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 dr ap = 0.0114351018 mina) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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