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Weight/Mass | Convert from vagon [Yugoslavia] to shekel [Hebrew] |
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Common Weight Conversions Metric Weight Conversions Unit Definition (vagon [Yugoslavia]) The vagon is a traditional unit of mass or weight in countries of the former Yugoslavia. Originally considered to be the weight that could be carried by a wagon, the unit has been "metrized" and is now defined to be equal to the dekatonne, that is, 10 metric tons or 22 046.23 pounds avoirdupois. Unit Definition (shekel [Hebrew]) The shekel is an ancient Hebrew unit of weight (and also a coin having that weight). The shekel was the Hebrew version of a Babylonian unit used throughout the Middle East. Accounts differ on its size. A frequently quoted equivalent is 252 grains, which is equal to 0.5760 ounce (avoirdupois) or about 16.33 grams, but other sources quote a value of 8.4 grams or various values between these two extremes.
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