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

Convert minas (biblical greek) to drams (apothecary/troy) instantly. 1 mina (biblical greek) = 87.4500306667 dram (apothecary/troy) — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Dram (apothecary/troy) 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

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.

Mina (Biblical Greek) to Dram (apothecary/troy) 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 drams (apothecary/troy):

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

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

How to use this converter

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

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

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

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 mina to dr ap:
1 × 87.4500306667 = 87.4500306667 dr ap

Example 2 — Convert 100 mina to dr ap:
100 × 87.4500306667 = 8745.0030666668 dr ap

Real-world example — Body height conversion (reverse direction)

You measure 1.75 minas (biblical greek) tall and need to fill in a gym membership form or medical record that asks for height in drams (apothecary/troy). This is the most-used everyday length conversion in metric-using countries.

1.75 mina × 87.4500306667 = 153.0375536667 dr ap

Real-world example — Pet and accessory dimensions

A 3-mina (biblical greek) dog leash equals a tidy round value in drams (apothecary/troy). Pet-supply shopping frequently mixes the two units across product specifications.

3 mina × 87.4500306667 = 262.350092 dr ap

Real-world example — Fabric and tailoring

One mina (biblical greek) of fabric converts to a value in drams (apothecary/troy) commonly used for seam allowances. Garment patterns frequently switch between the two units on a single instruction sheet.

1 mina × 87.4500306667 = 87.4500306667 dr ap

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

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

Mina (Biblical Greek) [mina]Dram (apothecary/troy) [dr ap]
0.010.8745003067
0.18.7450030667
187.4500306667
2174.9000613333
3262.350092
4349.8001226667
5437.2501533333
10874.5003066667
201749.0006133334
302623.50092
403498.0012266667
504372.5015333334
1008745.0030666668
50043725.0153333341
100087450.0306666681

Frequently asked questions

How many drams (apothecary/troy) is 1 mina (biblical greek)?
1 mina (biblical greek) equals 87.4500306667 dram (apothecary/troy).
How do I convert minas (biblical greek) to drams (apothecary/troy)?
Multiply the value in minas (biblical greek) by 87.4500306667 to get drams (apothecary/troy).
How do I convert drams (apothecary/troy) back to minas (biblical greek)?
Multiply the value in drams (apothecary/troy) by 0.0114351018, or use the Dram (apothecary/troy) to Mina (Biblical Greek) converter.
How many drams (apothecary/troy) is 100 minas (biblical greek)?
100 minas (biblical greek) equals 8745.0030666668 drams (apothecary/troy), because 100 × 87.4500306667 = 8745.0030666668.

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 = 87.4500306667 dr ap) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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