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Gerah (Biblical Hebrew)


The gerah was the smallest unit of weight in ancient Biblical Hebrew measurement systems. It is traditionally considered 1/20 of a shekel.


Since a shekel weighed about 11 grams, a gerah would weigh roughly 0.55 grams. The gerah was used to measure small amounts of precious metals like silver and gold, important in commerce and religious rituals.


Summary:



  • 1 gerah = 1/20 shekel ≈ 0.55 grams



  • Smallest Biblical Hebrew weight unit



  • Used for precise measurement of metals and offerings




Pennyweight (pwt)


The pennyweight (pwt) is a unit of mass traditionally used in the precious metals and jewelry industries. It is part of the troy and apothecary weight systems.


One pennyweight equals 1/20 of a troy ounce, or 24 grains, which is approximately 1.555 grams.


Pennyweights are commonly used to measure gold, silver, and gemstones, offering a precise small-scale weight unit for valuable materials.


Summary:



  • 1 pennyweight = 1/20 troy ounce ≈ 1.555 grams



  • Used mainly in precious metals and jewelry



  • Part of the troy weight system



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