What is a fluid ounce (US)?

A fluid ounce (US) is a unit of volume in the United States customary system, equal to exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters or 1/128 of a US liquid gallon.

What is a homer (Biblical)?

The homer is an ancient Hebrew volume unit, typically about 220 liters, used for measuring both dry and liquid commodities in Biblical times.

Why convert fluid ounces to homer units?

Converting fluid ounces to homers helps interpret modern liquid volumes in the context of ancient Hebrew measurements useful in Biblical studies and historical research.

Convert Fluid Ounce (US) to Homer (Biblical) Volume Units

Easily convert volumes from US fluid ounces to the ancient Hebrew unit homer (Biblical). Understand historical volume measurements and their modern equivalents with this straightforward online converter.

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Fluid ounce (US) [fl oz (US)] to Homer (Biblical) Conversion Table

Fluid ounce (US) [fl oz (US)]	Homer (Biblical)

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Fluid ounce (US) [fl oz (US)] to Homer (Biblical) Conversion Table
Fluid ounce (US) [fl oz (US)]	Homer (Biblical)

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert volume measurements from fluid ounces (US) to homer (Biblical), an ancient Hebrew volume unit. It is designed to assist users in translating small modern liquid volumes into the context of Biblical and historical volumetric measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in fluid ounces (US) you want to convert.
Select 'fluid ounce (US)' as the input unit and 'homer (Biblical)' as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in homer (Biblical).
Use the results to compare or interpret volumes in ancient Hebrew contexts.

Key Features

Supports volume conversion between US fluid ounces and homer (Biblical).
Based on established conversion rates specific to these units.
Useful for historical, archaeological, and theological volume interpretation.
Simple and easy-to-use online interface.
No installation required; accessible via modern browsers.

Examples

8 fluid ounces (US) converts to approximately 0.0010754 homers (Biblical).
128 fluid ounces (US) converts to about 0.0172 homers (Biblical).

Common Use Cases

Converting recipe ingredient volumes from US units to Biblical measures.
Studying grain or oil quantities mentioned in ancient Hebrew texts.
Translating ancient volumetric data in archaeology and history research.
Interpreting ancient agricultural or communal storage capacities.
Labeling small liquid volumes with reference to historical units.

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the context when using ancient volume units like homer due to their approximate nature.
Use this converter for educational or scholarly purposes rather than precise scientific measurements.
Double-check calculations when converting large volumes to ensure proper understanding.
Combine with other historical data for comprehensive volume analysis.

Limitations

The homer is an ancient unit with estimates commonly rounded to about 220 liters, so conversions are approximate.
Conversion results should be used cautiously and not assumed exact for scientific accuracy.
Variability in historical definitions means the actual volume may differ depending on source or context.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a fluid ounce (US)?: A fluid ounce (US) is a unit of volume in the United States customary system, equal to exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters or 1/128 of a US liquid gallon.
What is a homer (Biblical)?: The homer is an ancient Hebrew volume unit, typically about 220 liters, used for measuring both dry and liquid commodities in Biblical times.
Why convert fluid ounces to homer units?: Converting fluid ounces to homers helps interpret modern liquid volumes in the context of ancient Hebrew measurements useful in Biblical studies and historical research.

Key Terminology

Fluid ounce (US): A US customary volume unit equal to 1/128 of a US liquid gallon, or exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters, often used for small liquid measurements.
Homer (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew unit of volume approximately equal to 220 liters, used for measuring dry and liquid goods in Biblical times.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is larger, a fluid ounce (US) or a homer (Biblical)?

Fluid ounce (US)

Homer (Biblical)

They are equal

What is the approximate volume of one homer (Biblical)?

About 220 liters

Exactly 29.57 milliliters

About 58 fluid ounces

What is a common use for converting fluid ounces to homers?

Modern recipe scaling

Interpreting ancient Biblical volumes

Measuring industrial liquids

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