A dekaliter (daL) is a metric volume unit equal to 10 liters and is used to measure medium-sized liquid quantities.

What does the homer (Biblical) measure?

The homer is an ancient Hebrew unit for dry and liquid volumes, commonly estimated at about 220 liters.

Why should conversions between dekaliters and homers be approximate?

Because the homer’s size varied historically and regionally, making exact conversions difficult.

How to Convert from Dekaliter [daL] to Homer (Biblical)?

Convert volume measurements from dekaliters to homer (Biblical), bridging modern metric units with an ancient Hebrew volumetric measure used in biblical and historical contexts.

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Dekaliter [daL]	Homer (Biblical)

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps transform volume values from dekaliters, a metric unit equal to 10 liters, into the homer, an ancient Hebrew unit used for dry and liquid goods often estimated around 220 liters. It supports understanding historical and biblical volume measures in modern terms.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in dekaliters (daL).
Select dekaliter as the source unit and homer (Biblical) as the target unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in homer.
Review the result to compare modern and ancient volume scales.

Key Features

Converts volume from dekaliters (daL) to homer (Biblical)
Uses a precise conversion factor linking metric and ancient units
Supports research in biblical studies, archaeology, and historical agriculture
Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Provides examples for quick reference

Examples

10 daL equals approximately 0.4545 Homer (Biblical).
50 daL equals approximately 2.2727 Homer (Biblical).

Common Use Cases

Converting modern liquid volumes to ancient measures for historical analysis.
Interpreting biblical texts mentioning homers within contemporary volume understanding.
Relating agricultural production volumes between current metrics and ancient economy units.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this conversion as an estimation due to variability in ancient unit sizes.
Apply conversions mainly for educational, archaeological, or theological studies.
Confirm unit definitions in specific historical contexts when precision is needed.

Limitations

The homer volume is approximate and may differ by source or region.
Exact measurements should not rely solely on this conversion.
Modern dekaliters are standardized, but homer values vary in ancient texts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a dekaliter?: A dekaliter (daL) is a metric volume unit equal to 10 liters and is used to measure medium-sized liquid quantities.
What does the homer (Biblical) measure?: The homer is an ancient Hebrew unit for dry and liquid volumes, commonly estimated at about 220 liters.
Why should conversions between dekaliters and homers be approximate?: Because the homer’s size varied historically and regionally, making exact conversions difficult.

Key Terminology

Dekaliter (daL): A metric volume unit equal to ten liters, used for measuring medium-sized liquid quantities.
Homer (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew unit of volume used for dry and liquid goods, roughly equal to about 220 liters.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to change a measurement from one unit to another, here 1 daL equals approximately 0.0454545455 homers.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the volume equivalent of one dekaliter?

1 liter

10 liters

100 liters

The homer is primarily associated with which culture or context?

Ancient Greece

Biblical Hebrew

Modern agriculture

Why is the conversion from dekaliters to homer considered an estimate?

Because homers change daily

Because the homer’s precise volume varies historically

Because dekaliters are approximate

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