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The mithkal or sextula (in Persian and Arabic: مثقال) is an Arabic unit of weight used in Iran, mostly for weighing gold and Saffron. It is equivalent to a little over 4.6 grams.[1] The word mithkal is sometimes also used to mean a very small amount, due to its use in the Quran in this way.[citation needed]

Conversion

one Mithkal equal to:

4.6875 g = 72.3392 grains = 0.1507 troy ounces

See also

References

  1. ^ M. Th. Houtsma, ed. (1993). E.J. Brill's first encyclopaedia of Islam 1913–1936. BRILL. p. 1024. ISBN 90-04-09790-2. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |editorlink= ignored (|editor-link= suggested) (help)
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