What Is This Tool?
This tool converts volume values from the US customary cup, commonly used in cooking, to the ancient Biblical hin, an old Hebrew measurement for liquids like oil and wine.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the desired volume value in cups (US).
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Select the target unit as hin (Biblical).
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Click convert to see the equivalent volume in hins.
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Use the provided examples to verify your conversions.
Key Features
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Simple volume unit conversion between cup (US) and hin (Biblical).
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Provides historical and modern context for both units.
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Includes example conversions for quick reference.
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface.
Examples
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5 cups (US) equals approximately 0.3226 hin (Biblical).
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10 cups (US) equals approximately 0.6452 hin (Biblical).
Common Use Cases
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Measuring ingredients in US recipes when referencing Biblical units.
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Interpreting ancient volume measures in religious and archaeological studies.
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Reconstructing ancient household or ritual quantities involving oil and wine.
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Academic work involving Biblical measurement conversions.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always double-check unit definitions used in your context (standard vs. legal cups).
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Use this tool for approximate conversions due to historical unit variations.
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Combine this conversion with scholarly sources when dealing with Biblical measurements.
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Be aware of slight variations when applying these units in practical cooking or academic research.
Limitations
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The hin (Biblical) volume is an estimate ranging roughly between 0.5 and 0.6 liters.
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US cups have slight variations such as the standard 236.588 mL and the 240 mL legal cup.
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Ancient units like the hin do not have exact modern equivalents, so conversions remain approximate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a cup (US) used for?
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A cup (US) is a volume unit for measuring culinary ingredients like liquids and dry goods in American recipes.
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What does the hin (Biblical) measure?
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The hin is an ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit originally used for oil and wine measurements in Biblical times.
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Is the conversion from cup to hin exact?
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No, the conversion is approximate due to historical volume estimations and variations in cup sizes.
Key Terminology
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cup (US)
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A US customary volume unit equal to 8 fluid ounces or approximately 236.588 milliliters, used mainly for cooking.
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hin (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume for measuring oil and wine, estimated to be about 0.5 to 0.6 liters.
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ConversionRate
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The multiplier used to convert one cup (US) to approximately 0.0645 hin (Biblical).