What Is This Tool?
This tool converts dry volume quantities from the ephah, an ancient Hebrew unit found in biblical texts, into bushels commonly used in the UK. It helps users understand historical measures of grain and other dry goods in modern standardized units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in ephah (Biblical)
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Select ephah (Biblical) as the input unit and bushel (UK) [bu (UK)] as the output unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in bushels (UK)
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Use the results for historical, archaeological, or agricultural references
Key Features
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Converts ephah (Biblical) to UK bushel with a precise conversion rate
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Suitable for biblical interpretation, archaeology, and agricultural reporting
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Provides a simple interface for quick and accurate unit translation
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Facilitates comparison between ancient and modern volume measurements
Examples
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5 Ephah (Biblical) equals approximately 3.02 Bushel (UK)
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10 Ephah (Biblical) converts to about 6.05 Bushel (UK)
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting biblical passages related to grain tithes or offerings
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Relating archaeological finds of storage vessels to historical volumes
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Converting ancient grain quantities for historical economic analysis
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Reporting agricultural yields in standardized modern units
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the context when using ephah due to its historical size variations
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Consider grain bulk density differences when converting to mass
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Use this tool to bridge ancient texts with contemporary measures
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Double-check unit selections to ensure accurate conversions
Limitations
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The size of the ephah varied by era and region, making the conversion an approximation
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Bulk density differences in grains can affect volume-based mass calculations
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The tool does not account for regional or temporal variations in ephah definition
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an ephah used for?
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An ephah is an ancient Hebrew unit for measuring dry volumes, especially grain and other agricultural commodities, commonly referenced in biblical texts.
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How much is one bushel (UK)?
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One bushel (UK) equals exactly 36.36872 liters and is used to measure dry agricultural volumes such as cereal grains.
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Can this tool convert volumes to mass?
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This tool converts dry volume units only. Converting volume to mass requires consideration of specific grain bulk densities.
Key Terminology
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Ephah (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew dry volume unit used for grain measurement, varying historically around 22 liters.
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Bushel (UK) [bu (UK)]
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A British unit of dry volume equal to 8 imperial gallons or exactly 36.36872 liters, used in agriculture.
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Bulk Density
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The mass per unit volume of a commodity, important for conversions from volume to mass.