Convert scruple (apothecary) to didrachma (Biblical Greek)
Please provide values below to convert scruple (apothecary) [s.ap] to didrachma (Biblical Greek) [didrachma (BG)], or Convert didrachma (Biblical Greek) to scruple (apothecary).
How to Convert Scruple (Apothecary) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek)
1 s.ap = 0.190585029411765 didrachma (BG)
Example: convert 15 s.ap to didrachma (BG):
15 s.ap = 15 × 0.190585029411765 didrachma (BG) = 2.85877544117647 didrachma (BG)
Scruple (Apothecary) to Didrachma (Biblical Greek) Conversion Table
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Scruple (Apothecary)
A scruple (s.ap) is an old unit of weight used in apothecary measurements, equivalent to 1.3 grains or approximately 1.3 grams.
History/Origin
The scruple originated in ancient Greece and was adopted into Roman and medieval European apothecary systems. It was historically used for measuring small quantities of medicinal substances and drugs.
Current Use
Today, the scruple is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it is still referenced in historical contexts and traditional apothecary practices.
Didrachma (Biblical Greek)
The didrachma was an ancient Greek unit of weight and currency, equivalent to two drachmas, used in biblical and classical Greek contexts.
History/Origin
Originating in ancient Greece, the didrachma was widely used as a standard coin and weight measure during the classical period, especially in the 5th and 4th centuries BCE. It played a significant role in trade and economic transactions in the Greek world and is referenced in biblical texts as a monetary unit.
Current Use
Today, the didrachma is no longer in use as a currency or weight measure. It is primarily of historical and archaeological interest, often referenced in biblical studies and historical research related to ancient Greece.