What Is This Tool?
This converter tool transforms volume values from the ancient biblical measure known as the omer into the British peck (UK), a traditional dry volume unit. It supports users in agricultural, biblical scholarship, and historical research contexts by providing simple and accurate unit translations.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in omer (Biblical) into the input field
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Select peck (UK) [pk (UK)] as the target unit for conversion
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Click the convert button to view the equivalent peck (UK) volume
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Use the result for agricultural data, biblical studies, or historical records
Key Features
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Converts dry volume from omer (Biblical) to peck (UK) [pk (UK)]
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Based on the established conversion rate of 1 omer = 0.2419661614 peck (UK)
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Supports understanding of ancient measures in modern agricultural and historical contexts
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Easy browser-based interface with clear input and output units
Examples
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1 Omer (Biblical) converts to approximately 0.2419661614 Peck (UK)
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5 Omer (Biblical) converts to roughly 1.209830807 Peck (UK)
Common Use Cases
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Translating biblical grain measures for modern agricultural comparison
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Interpreting quantities in historical recipes and traditional British measures
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Assisting archaeological and biblical scholarship by converting ancient volumetric units
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Measuring or comparing grain and seed quantities in UK agricultural trade
Tips & Best Practices
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Always double-check input values to ensure accurate conversions
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Consider the estimated range of the omer volume when interpreting results
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Use converted measurements as general guides rather than exact figures
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Apply the converted units within their traditional and cultural contexts for meaningful analysis
Limitations
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The omer (Biblical) volume is an estimated value (around 2.2–2.3 liters), introducing minor uncertainty
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The peck (UK) is a non-SI unit and may have limited use outside UK agricultural or historical domains
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Regional variations and rounding may affect practical measurement accuracy
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the omer (Biblical) used for?
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The omer was an ancient Israelite dry volume unit used in biblical law and cultic contexts to measure grain, manna portions, and offerings.
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How is the peck (UK) defined?
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The peck (UK) is a traditional British dry volume unit equal to one quarter of an imperial bushel, or exactly 9.09218 litres.
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Why convert from omer to peck (UK)?
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Conversion helps translate ancient measures into familiar British units useful for agricultural, scholarly, or historical comparison and documentation.
Key Terminology
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Omer (Biblical)
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An ancient Israelite dry volume unit, approximately one-tenth of an ephah, used for grain, manna, and offerings as described in the Hebrew Bible.
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Peck (UK) [pk (UK)]
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A traditional British dry volume unit equal to one quarter of an imperial bushel, exactly 9.09218 litres, used for measuring grain, fruit, and seeds.
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Dry Volume
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Measurement of the volume of dry commodities such as grains, seeds, and fruit rather than liquids.