What Is This Tool?
This converter helps you translate volumes measured in the biblical hin, an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume, into metric cups, a modern culinary volume unit. It is useful for interpreting old measures in contemporary contexts like cooking, research, and dietary science.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in hin (Biblical) you want to convert.
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Select hin (Biblical) as the input unit and cup (metric) as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume expressed in metric cups.
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Use the result to apply ancient volume measurements in modern cooking or research.
Key Features
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Converts volume from hin (Biblical) to metric cup units.
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Based on historical and modern volume definitions from biblical and metric systems.
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Supports interpretation of ancient liquid measures for academic and culinary applications.
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Browser-based tool that is simple and quick to use.
Examples
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1 Hin (Biblical) equals approximately 14.67 cups (metric).
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0.5 Hin (Biblical) converts to about 7.33 cups (metric).
Common Use Cases
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Translating biblical liquid volume measurements into metric units for scholarly work.
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Interpreting ancient recipe ingredient quantities in modern culinary settings.
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Converting units for archaeological or historical research focused on ancient Near Eastern studies.
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Adjusting historical volume data for use in contemporary dietary science or museum exhibits.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always consider the approximate nature of the hin unit when interpreting results.
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Use the converter as a guide for rough volume equivalences rather than exact measurements.
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Cross-reference converted volumes when applying to academic or culinary projects.
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Be mindful that the metric cup is a standardized modern volume that may differ from historical measures.
Limitations
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Hin volume is approximate (about 0.57 liters) which affects exact conversion precision.
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Historical variations in the hin's definition can lead to slight discrepancies.
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The metric cup is fixed at 250 milliliters, unlike the variable nature of ancient units.
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This tool provides approximate conversions for general guidance, not precise scientific measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a hin (Biblical)?
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A hin is an ancient Hebrew unit used historically to measure liquid volumes such as oil and wine, roughly equivalent to about 0.57 liters.
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How many metric cups are in one hin?
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One hin (Biblical) is approximately equal to 14.67 metric cups.
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Can I use this converter for precise scientific measurements?
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No, due to historical variability and approximation of the hin, the conversions are approximate and suited mainly for general interpretation and usage.
Key Terminology
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Hin (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit roughly estimated at 0.57 liters, used notably for measuring oil and wine.
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Cup (Metric)
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A non-SI unit of volume equal to exactly 250 milliliters, commonly used in cooking and nutrition.