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Convert Mina (Biblical Greek) to Carat (metric)

Convert minas (biblical greek) to carats (metric) instantly. 1 mina (biblical greek) = 1700 carat (metric) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Carat (metric) to Mina (Biblical Greek) 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

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.

Troy & Apothecary

Carat (metric)

What is a carat (metric)?

The metric carat (ct) equals exactly 200 milligrams (0.0002 kg).

Origin of the carat (metric)

From Arabic 'qirat' and Greek 'keration', the carob seed once used as a counterweight.

Where it is used

The worldwide standard for gemstone and diamond mass.

When and where it was developed

The metric carat was fixed at 200 mg internationally in 1907.

Mina (Biblical Greek) to Carat (metric) 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 minas (biblical greek) and carats (metric):

1 mina = 1700 ct
1 ct = 0.0005882353 mina

To convert minas (biblical greek) to carats (metric), multiply the value in minas (biblical greek) by 1700. To reverse, multiply carats (metric) by 0.0005882353.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in carats (metric) updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Carat (metric) to Mina (Biblical Greek) converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert minas (biblical greek) to carats (metric)

  1. Write down the value in minas (biblical greek) (mina).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 1700.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in carats (metric) (ct).
  4. To reverse, multiply the carat (metric) value by 0.0005882353.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 mina to ct:
1 × 1700 = 1700 ct

Example 2 — Convert 100 mina to ct:
100 × 1700 = 170000 ct

Real-world example — Sub-meter precision

A 0.001-mina (biblical greek) (1 mm) tolerance equals 1,000 carats (metric) — useful for surface-finish specs, where macro-scale dimensions are given in the larger unit but feature roughness in the smaller.

0.001 mina × 1700 = 1.7 ct

Real-world example — Macro-to-micro scale comparison

2 minas (biblical greek) of measurement converts to a very large number in carats (metric) — useful in materials science when comparing bulk-sample dimensions to feature-level surface specs.

2 mina × 1700 = 3400 ct

Real-world example — Macroscopic to microscopic

One mina (biblical greek) equals a million carats (metric). Optical engineers calculating coherence length compare macro-scale path lengths with micro-scale wavelength differences using exactly this conversion.

1 mina × 1700 = 1700 ct

Mina (Biblical Greek) to Carat (metric) conversion table

Standard reference values for converting minas (biblical greek) to carats (metric):

Mina (Biblical Greek) [mina]Carat (metric) [ct]
0.0117
0.1170
11700
23400
35100
46800
58500
1017000
2034000
3051000
4068000
5085000
100170000
500850000
10001700000

Frequently asked questions

How many carats (metric) is 1 mina (biblical greek)?
1 mina (biblical greek) equals 1700 carat (metric).
How do I convert minas (biblical greek) to carats (metric)?
Multiply the value in minas (biblical greek) by 1700 to get carats (metric).
How do I convert carats (metric) back to minas (biblical greek)?
Multiply the value in carats (metric) by 0.0005882353, or use the Carat (metric) to Mina (Biblical Greek) converter.
How many carats (metric) is 100 minas (biblical greek)?
100 minas (biblical greek) equals 170000 carats (metric), because 100 × 1700 = 170000.

Convert Mina (Biblical Greek) to other weight units

Show all Mina (Biblical Greek) conversions
Metric / SI (18 units)
Mina (Biblical Greek) to Attogram (ag) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Femtogram (fg) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Picogram (pg) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Nanogram (ng) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Microgram (µg) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Milligram (mg) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Centigram (cg) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Decigram (dg) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Gram (g) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Dekagram (dag) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Hectogram (hg) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Kilogram (kg) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Quintal (metric) (q) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Metric Ton (t) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Gigagram (Gg) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Teragram (Tg) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Petagram (Pg) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Exagram (Eg)
Avoirdupois (15 units)
Mina (Biblical Greek) to Grain (gr) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Dram (avoirdupois) (dr) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Ounce (oz) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Pound (lb) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Clove (clove) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Stone (US) (st) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Stone (UK) (st) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Quarter (US) (qr) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Quarter (UK) (qr) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Hundredweight (US) (cwt) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Hundredweight (UK) (cwt) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Wey (wey) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Kilopound (kip) (kip) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Ton (short, US) (sh tn) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Ton (long, UK) (long tn)
Troy & Apothecary (10 units)
Mina (Biblical Greek) to Point (1/100 carat) (pt) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Carat (metric) (ct) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Scruple (apothecary) (s ap) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Pennyweight (dwt) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Momme (mom) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Mace (mace) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Dram (apothecary/troy) (dr ap) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Troy Ounce (oz t) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Tael (tael) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Pound (troy/apothecary) (lb t)
Indian / South Asian (6 units)
Mina (Biblical Greek) to Ratti (ratti) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Masha (masha) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Tola (tola) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Chittack (Chatank) (chittack) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Seer (Ser) (seer) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Maund (Mann) (maund)
Scientific / Atomic (9 units)
Mina (Biblical Greek) to Electron Mass (rest) (me) Mina (Biblical Greek) to MeV/c2 (MeV/c²) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Muon Mass (mµ) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Atomic Mass Unit (u) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Proton Mass (mp) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Neutron Mass (mn) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Deuteron Mass (md) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Carbon-12 Atom Mass (C-12) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Planck Mass (mP)
Astronomical (4 units)
Mina (Biblical Greek) to Lunar Mass (Moon) (M☾) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Earth's Mass (M⊕) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Jupiter Mass (MJ) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Sun's Mass (M☉)
Biblical / Ancient (13 units)
Mina (Biblical Greek) to Lepton (Biblical Roman) (lepton) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Quadrans (Biblical Roman) (quadrans) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Assarion (Biblical Roman) (assarion) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Gerah (Biblical Hebrew) (gerah) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Drachma (Biblical Greek) (drachma) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Denarius (Biblical Roman) (denarius) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) (bekah) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) (didrachma) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) (shekel) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) (tetra) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Mina (Biblical Hebrew) (mina) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Talent (Biblical Greek) (talent) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Talent (Biblical Hebrew) (talent)
Force / Engineering (5 units)
Mina (Biblical Greek) to Poundal (pdl) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Ton (assay) (US) (AT) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Ton (assay) (UK) (AT) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Kilogram-force square second/meter (hyl) Mina (Biblical Greek) to Slug (slug)

Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 mina = 1700 ct) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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