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Megagram [Mg]

The megagram is a metric unit of mass equal to one million grams.

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  1 megagram = 10⁶ grams

  
  
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  1 megagram = 1,000 kilograms

  
  
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  Symbol: Mg

  
  

Key Facts:

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  Exactly equivalent to a metric ton (tonne)

  
  
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  Used in scientific, industrial, and commercial contexts

  
  
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  The prefix "mega-" means $10^6$ (one million)

  
  

The megagram provides a formal SI unit alternative to the metric ton, often used in technical and scientific fields.

Mina (Biblical Hebrew)

The mina was an ancient Hebrew unit of weight used during Biblical times, primarily for precious metals like silver and gold. It was smaller than the talent and often used as a subunit.

A mina is generally estimated to weigh about 1/60 of a talent, roughly 1 pound (about 0.5 kilograms), though exact values varied by region and era.

The mina was commonly used for trade, taxation, and wealth measurement in ancient Near Eastern economies.

Summary:

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  Approximately 1/60 of a talent (~1 pound or 0.5 kg)

  
  
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  Used in ancient Hebrew and Near Eastern contexts

  
  
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  Important for measuring precious metals and commerce