What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows you to transform volume measurements from the US fluid ounce, a common small liquid volume unit, into the cab, an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit used in biblical contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value measured in US fluid ounces.
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Select the source unit as fluid ounce (US).
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Choose the target unit as cab (Biblical).
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Click the convert button to see the result in cabs.
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Review example conversions for reference.
Key Features
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Converts volume from US fluid ounces (fl oz) to biblical cab units.
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Includes definition and context for both US and biblical units.
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Provides example conversions to understand usage.
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Ideal for biblical studies, archaeology, and historical volume comparison.
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Examples
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10 US fluid ounces equals approximately 0.241965242 cab (Biblical).
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50 US fluid ounces converts to about 1.20982621 cab (Biblical).
Common Use Cases
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Measuring ingredient volumes in recipes while comparing ancient and modern units.
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Interpreting amounts of grain, oil, or offerings cited in biblical passages.
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Applying conversions in archaeological studies related to ancient measurements.
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Understanding volume references in rabbinic legal and religious texts.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this tool to help relate modern liquid volumes to ancient dry units, acknowledging different substance types.
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Consider the variability of the cab’s actual volume when applying results in scholarly work.
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Supplement conversion results with contextual information when interpreting biblical or archaeological data.
Limitations
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The cab volume varies between about 1.0 and 1.3 liters depending on source and interpretation.
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A cab measures dry volume while US fluid ounces measure liquid volume; conversions are approximate and context-dependent.
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Fixed conversion rates may not capture all scholarly nuances in ancient measures.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a US fluid ounce?
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It is a unit of liquid volume in the US customary system equal to exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters, commonly used for measuring small liquid quantities.
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What is a cab (Biblical)?
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A cab is an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit referenced in biblical texts, used for measuring grain, oil, and other commodities, roughly estimated around 1.0–1.3 liters.
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Can I convert liquid volume directly to dry volume?
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Since cab is a dry volume and fluid ounce is a liquid volume, conversions should be contextualized based on the substance being measured.
Key Terminology
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Fluid ounce (US)
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A US customary unit of liquid volume equal to 1/128 of a US liquid gallon or 29.5735295625 milliliters.
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Cab (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew dry volume unit used for measuring grain and other commodities, roughly between 1.0 and 1.3 liters.