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

Convert drams (apothecary/troy) to minas (biblical hebrew) instantly. 1 dram (apothecary/troy) = 0.0068209379 mina (biblical hebrew) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Mina (Biblical Hebrew) 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 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 (apothecary/troy) 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 (apothecary/troy) and minas (biblical hebrew):

1 dr ap = 0.0068209379 mina
1 mina = 146.6074043529 dr ap

To convert drams (apothecary/troy) to minas (biblical hebrew), multiply the value in drams (apothecary/troy) by 0.0068209379. To reverse, multiply minas (biblical hebrew) by 146.6074043529.

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 (apothecary/troy) converter for the reverse direction.

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

  1. Write down the value in drams (apothecary/troy) (dr ap).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 0.0068209379.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in minas (biblical hebrew) (mina).
  4. To reverse, multiply the mina (biblical hebrew) value by 146.6074043529.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 dr ap to mina:
1 × 0.0068209379 = 0.0068209379 mina

Example 2 — Convert 100 dr ap to mina:
100 × 0.0068209379 = 0.6820937895 mina

Real-world example — Children's height milestones

A 150-dram (apothecary/troy)-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 ap × 0.0068209379 = 1.0231406842 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 hebrew) — converting between these adjacent units is one of the most-used length conversions globally.

180 dr ap × 0.0068209379 = 1.2277688211 mina

Real-world example — Furniture and large objects

A 72-dram (apothecary/troy) 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 ap × 0.0068209379 = 0.4911075284 mina

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

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

Dram (apothecary/troy) [dr ap]Mina (Biblical Hebrew) [mina]
0.016.820938e-5
0.10.0006820938
10.0068209379
20.0136418758
30.0204628137
40.0272837516
50.0341046895
100.0682093789
200.1364187579
300.2046281368
400.2728375158
500.3410468947
1000.6820937895
5003.4104689474
10006.8209378947

Frequently asked questions

How many minas (biblical hebrew) is 1 dram (apothecary/troy)?
1 dram (apothecary/troy) equals 0.0068209379 mina (biblical hebrew).
How do I convert drams (apothecary/troy) to minas (biblical hebrew)?
Multiply the value in drams (apothecary/troy) by 0.0068209379 to get minas (biblical hebrew).
How do I convert minas (biblical hebrew) back to drams (apothecary/troy)?
Multiply the value in minas (biblical hebrew) by 146.6074043529, or use the Mina (Biblical Hebrew) to Dram (apothecary/troy) converter.
How many minas (biblical hebrew) is 100 drams (apothecary/troy)?
100 drams (apothecary/troy) equals 0.6820937895 minas (biblical hebrew), because 100 × 0.0068209379 = 0.6820937895.

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 = 0.0068209379 mina) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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