Convert pound [lbs] to tetradrachma (Biblical Greek) Online | Free weight-and-mass Converter

Pound [lb or lbs]

The pound is a unit of mass commonly used in the imperial and U.S. customary systems.

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  1 pound = 0.45359237 kilograms (exact, by definition)

  
  
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  Symbol: lb (from Latin libra)

  
  
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  Widely used in the United States and a few other countries for body weight, food, and general mass measurements.

  
  
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  There are 16 ounces (oz) in 1 pound.

  
  

Key Facts:

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  1 lb = 16 oz

  
  
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  1 lb ≈ 0.454 kg

  
  
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  Common in everyday U.S. and UK usage

  
  
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  Not an SI unit, but legally defined for trade and commerce

  
  

While the pound is not part of the metric system, it remains a familiar unit in daily life for many people, especially in the U.S. and UK.

Tetradrachma (Biblical Greek)

The tetradrachma was an ancient Greek silver coin commonly used during Biblical times. It was worth four drachmas (hence the name "tetra" meaning four).

The tetradrachma was widely circulated across the Greek world and surrounding regions, including areas mentioned in the Bible. It served as a major currency for trade and taxation.

In weight, a tetradrachma typically contained about 17 grams of silver, making it a significant denomination in ancient commerce.

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  Ancient Greek silver coin worth 4 drachmas

  
  
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  Contained roughly 17 grams of silver

  
  
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  Widely used in Biblical-era trade and economy