The mithkal or sextula (in Persian and Arabic: مثقال) is an Arabic unit of
weight
In science and engineering, the weight of an object is a quantity associated with the gravitational force exerted on the object by other objects in its environment, although there is some variation and debate as to the exact definition.
Some sta ...
used in Middle East, mostly for weighing
gold
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and
Saffron
Saffron () is a spice derived from the flower of '' Crocus sativus'', commonly known as the "saffron crocus". The vivid crimson stigma and styles, called threads, are collected and dried for use mainly as a seasoning and colouring agent ...
. It is equivalent to a little over 4.6 grams.
Conversion
one Mithkal equal to:
:4.6875 g = =
See also
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Mithqal
Mithqāl () is a unit of mass equal to which is mostly used for measuring precious metals, such as gold, and other commodities, like saffron.
The name was also applied as an alternative term for the gold dinar, a coin that was used throughout ...
References
Arabic words and phrases
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