Mithkal Explained

The mithkal or sextula (in Persian and Arabic: مثقال) is an Arabic unit of weight used in Middle East, mostly for weighing gold and Saffron. It is equivalent to a little over 4.6 grams.^[1]

Conversion

one Mithkal equal to:

4.6875 g = 4.6875g = 4.6875g

See also

• Mithqal

Notes and References

1. Book: E.J. Brill's first encyclopaedia of Islam 1913 - 1936. M. Th. Houtsma. Martijn Theodoor Houtsma. 1993. BRILL. 90-04-09790-2. 1024.