What is a cab (Biblical) unit?

A cab is an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit used in biblical texts to measure quantities like grain and oil.

What does an acre-foot measure?

An acre-foot is a unit of volume representing the water needed to cover one acre of land to a depth of one foot.

Why are the converted values so small?

Because the cab is a small dry volume unit and the acre-foot is a very large water volume unit, conversions yield very tiny decimal results.

How to Convert from Cab (Biblical) to Acre-foot [ac*ft]

Convert volumes from the ancient biblical cab unit to the modern acre-foot measurement with this easy-to-use online converter for volume units.

Cab (Biblical)

Acre-foot [ac*ft]

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Cab (Biblical) to Acre-foot [ac*ft] Conversion Table

Cab (Biblical)	Acre-foot [ac*ft]

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Cab (Biblical) to Acre-foot [ac*ft] Conversion Table
Cab (Biblical)	Acre-foot [ac*ft]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to convert volume measurements from the biblical cab, an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit, into the acre-foot, a unit used for large water volumes. It is especially helpful for interpreting historic quantities alongside contemporary hydrological data.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in the cab (Biblical) field
Select the desired output unit as acre-foot [ac*ft]
Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume
Review the conversion result and examples for reference

Key Features

Converts from cab (Biblical) to acre-foot volume units
Browser-based and user-friendly interface
Supports understanding ancient and modern volume relationships
Illustrates conversion results with practical examples

Examples

10 cab (Biblical) equals approximately 9.9087168129878e-6 acre-foot
1000 cab (Biblical) converts to about 0.00099087168129878 acre-foot

Common Use Cases

Translating ancient dry volume measures in biblical texts and archaeological studies
Supporting water resource management by comparing historic and modern volume units
Planning irrigation schemes requiring volume conversions between different measurement systems
Clarifying volumetric data for academic research in historical and environmental sciences

Tips & Best Practices

Keep in mind that the cab volume varies slightly depending on source interpretation
Be aware that conversions result in very small numbers due to the large size difference between units
Consider the difference between dry volume (cab) and water volume (acre-foot) when comparing results
Use the converter as a guide alongside scholarly resources for accuracy in historical contexts

Limitations

Cab volume measurements range between 1.0 to 1.3 liters, creating some uncertainty
Acre-foot is much larger, so converted values are very small decimals needing careful handling
Conversion assumes equivalent volumetric definitions but does not adjust for material density differences
Not suitable for precise scientific measurements requiring exact volume equivalency

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cab (Biblical) unit?: A cab is an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit used in biblical texts to measure quantities like grain and oil.
What does an acre-foot measure?: An acre-foot is a unit of volume representing the water needed to cover one acre of land to a depth of one foot.
Why are the converted values so small?: Because the cab is a small dry volume unit and the acre-foot is a very large water volume unit, conversions yield very tiny decimal results.

Key Terminology

Cab (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew unit of dry volume used in biblical and rabbinic texts for grains, oils, and offerings.
Acre-foot: A customary volume unit denoting the water covering one acre of land to a depth of one foot, often used in water resource management.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of volume does a cab (Biblical) measure?

Water volume

Dry volume

Liquid volume

Which modern unit represents large water volumes?

Cab

Acre-foot

Ephah

Why must conversions from cab to acre-foot be handled carefully?

Because cab measures liquids only

Because acre-foot values become very small decimals

Because both units measure the same size volumes

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