Convert Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) to Mace
Convert gerahs (biblical hebrew) to maces instantly. 1 gerah (biblical hebrew) = 0.150796204 mace — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Mace to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Gerah (Biblical Hebrew)
The gerah was the smallest Hebrew weight, about 0.57 gram (one-twentieth of a shekel).
From a Hebrew word for a small grain or bean.
Ancient Israelite metrology.
Part of the smallest divisions of the biblical shekel.
Mace
The mace equals one-tenth of a tael, about 3.78 grams.
From the Chinese 'qian'; 'mace' is the European trade name.
Chinese and Southeast Asian gold and traditional-medicine trade.
Part of the traditional Chinese tael system.
Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) to Mace 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 gerahs (biblical hebrew) and maces:
To convert gerahs (biblical hebrew) to maces, multiply the value in gerahs (biblical hebrew) by 0.150796204. To reverse, multiply maces by 6.6314666667.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in maces updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Mace to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert gerahs (biblical hebrew) to maces
- Write down the value in gerahs (biblical hebrew) (gerah).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.150796204.
- The product is the equivalent value in maces (mace).
- To reverse, multiply the mace value by 6.6314666667.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 gerah to mace:
1 × 0.150796204 = 0.150796204 mace
Example 2 — Convert 100 gerah to mace:
100 × 0.150796204 = 15.0796203957 mace
Real-world example — Packaging gauge
A 4-gerah (biblical hebrew) plastic bag thickness is a common spec for grocery and freezer bags. Converting from gerahs (biblical hebrew) to maces is what packaging buyers do whenever they bridge US and metric supplier quotes.
4 gerah × 0.150796204 = 0.6031848158 mace
Real-world example — Plastic film and laminate thickness
A 500-gerah (biblical hebrew) sheet is a typical spec for ID-card laminates and film overlays. Converting to maces aligns the value with the unit most CAD systems and material datasheets prefer.
500 gerah × 0.150796204 = 75.3981019784 mace
Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) to Mace conversion table
Standard reference values for converting gerahs (biblical hebrew) to maces:
| Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) [gerah] | Mace [mace] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.001507962 |
| 0.1 | 0.0150796204 |
| 1 | 0.150796204 |
| 2 | 0.3015924079 |
| 3 | 0.4523886119 |
| 4 | 0.6031848158 |
| 5 | 0.7539810198 |
| 10 | 1.5079620396 |
| 20 | 3.0159240791 |
| 30 | 4.5238861187 |
| 40 | 6.0318481583 |
| 50 | 7.5398101978 |
| 100 | 15.0796203957 |
| 500 | 75.3981019784 |
| 1000 | 150.7962039569 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 gerah = 0.150796204 mace) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
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- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.