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How much is a biblical stadion?
A stadion was a Greek distance associated with a stadium course, commonly estimated at about 185 metres.
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stadion — A stadion was a Greek distance associated with a stadium course, commonly estimated at about 185 metres.
Local stadium standards varied; the ESV reference value is 607 feet or 185 metres.
Direct answer
1 stadion ≈ 180–192 m ≈ 590.55–629.92 ft
Local stadium standards varied; the ESV reference value is 607 feet or 185 metres.
Biblical ratio: About one eighth of a Roman mile.
| Amount | Metric range | US customary / imperial range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 stadion | 180–192 m | 590.55–629.92 ft |
| 2 stadia | 360–384 m | 1,181.1–1,259.84 ft |
| 5 stadia | 900–960 m | 0.56–0.6 mi |
| 10 stadia | 1.8–1.92 km | 1.12–1.19 mi |
Primary reference: ESV Global Study Bible · Table of Weights and Measures ↗. The default system used for the representative estimates. The table says all equivalents are approximate and varied by time and place. Accessed October 10, 2026.
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Questions about stadia
How much is one stadion today?
180–192 m, or 590.55–629.92 ft, in this site's selected approximate system. Local stadium standards varied; the ESV reference value is 607 feet or 185 metres.
Is the stadion conversion exact?
No. Biblical weights and measures varied by period, place, and standard. The displayed range is for reading scale and should not be treated as a calibrated surviving object.
Can I turn the result into a modern price or food weight?
Not without additional evidence. Metal price, purchasing power, material purity, grain density, and container packing are separate questions from unit conversion.
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