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Quintal (Metric) [cwt]

The metric quintal is a unit of mass equal to 100 kilograms. It is widely used in agriculture and commerce for measuring bulk goods like grains, produce, and livestock feed.

Though called "quintal," it differs from other regional versions like the British hundredweight (cwt). In some countries, especially those using the metric system, the quintal serves as a convenient intermediate unit between kilograms and metric tons.

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  1 metric quintal = 100 kg

  
  
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  Common in farming and trade for easy large-quantity measurements

  
  

Talent (Biblical Hebrew)

The talent in Biblical Hebrew was a large unit of weight used in ancient times, especially for precious metals like gold and silver. It was often used to measure wealth and tribute in the Bible.

The exact weight varied by region and period but is generally estimated to be around 75 pounds (34 kilograms).

The talent represented a significant amount of valuable material and was a standard for large-scale transactions in ancient commerce.

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  Approximate weight: 75 pounds (34 kg)

  
  
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  Used in ancient Hebrew and Biblical contexts

  
  
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  Measured precious metals and wealth