What is a cord used to measure?

A cord is a volume unit traditionally used to measure stacked firewood, typically 128 cubic feet.

What does hin (Biblical) measure?

Hin is an ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit used historically to measure amounts of oil or wine.

Is this conversion practical for daily use?

No, this conversion is mostly valuable for academic and interpretive work rather than everyday volume measurements.

How to Convert from Cord [cd] to Hin (Biblical)?

Easily convert volume measurements from cord, a unit for firewood, to hin, an ancient Biblical liquid volume unit, using this helpful guide and converter tool.

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Cord [cd] to Hin (Biblical) Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to transform volume measurements from cord, a traditional unit for stacked firewood, into hin, an ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit. It is designed to support users working in academic, archaeological, and biblical research contexts who need to interpret and compare these distinct measurement systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in cords into the input field
Select 'cord [cd]' as the from unit and 'hin (Biblical)' as the to unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent hin volume
Use the conversion for academic or interpretive purposes

Key Features

Converts volume from solid wood measure (cord) to ancient liquid volume unit (hin)
Useful for biblical scholarship, archaeology, and historical studies
Includes precise conversion rates based on recognized scholarship
Supports understanding of ancient measurements in modern terms

Examples

Converting 1 cord results in approximately 988.52 hin
Half a cord converts to about 494.26 hin

Common Use Cases

Measuring firewood volumes for retail or consumption
Understanding liquid volumes specified in biblical laws and rituals
Academic translation and analysis of ancient Hebrew texts
Archaeological reconstruction of household provisioning in ancient times

Tips & Best Practices

Remember that cord measures solid volume while hin measures liquid volume
Use this conversion primarily for scholarly and interpretive contexts
Refer to historical and archaeological context when interpreting results
Verify values when applying conversions to research or educational tasks

Limitations

Conversion links a solid volume unit with a liquid volume unit, limiting practical equivalence
Variations in hin’s exact size introduce estimation in results
Not intended for everyday measurement conversions due to different material states and historical origins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cord used to measure?: A cord is a volume unit traditionally used to measure stacked firewood, typically 128 cubic feet.
What does hin (Biblical) measure?: Hin is an ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit used historically to measure amounts of oil or wine.
Is this conversion practical for daily use?: No, this conversion is mostly valuable for academic and interpretive work rather than everyday volume measurements.

Key Terminology

Cord [cd]: A unit of volume used for stacked firewood, defined as 128 cubic feet or about 3.62 cubic metres.
Hin (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit used for measuring oil and wine, traditionally about 0.5 to 0.6 liters.

Quick Knowledge Check

What volume does a cord measure?

Liquid volume used in biblical rituals

Solid volume of stacked firewood

Weight of timber logs

What kind of unit is hin (Biblical)?

Ancient liquid volume unit

Modern unit for firewood

Unit of weight for spices

Why is converting cord to hin mainly useful?

For household heating estimation

For scholarly interpretation of ancient texts

For cooking recipes

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