What is a hin (Biblical)?

A hin is an ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit used mainly for measuring oil and wine, traditionally defined as 12 logs and estimated at about 0.57 liters.

What does decistere measure?

The decistere is a volume unit equal to one tenth of a stere, or 0.1 cubic meter, commonly used historically in timber and firewood contexts.

Why convert from hin to decistere?

Converting hin to decistere helps translate biblical liquid volumes into metric-related units, facilitating interpretation in academic, archaeological, and timber measurement fields.

Is the decistere still commonly used?

No, the decistere is an obsolete and rarely-used unit, primarily appearing in historical timber measurement scenarios.

How to Convert from Hin (Biblical) to Decistere

Convert volume measurements from the ancient Hebrew unit hin (Biblical) to the metric-based decistere using this easy-to-use online unit converter. Useful for biblical studies, archaeology, and timber volume conversions.

Hin (Biblical)

Decistere

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Hin (Biblical) to Decistere Conversion Table

Hin (Biblical)	Decistere

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Hin (Biblical) to Decistere Conversion Table
Hin (Biblical)	Decistere

Explore More Volume Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert liquid volume units from the ancient Hebrew hin, traditionally used for measuring oil and wine, into decisteres, a unit related to timber volume measurement. It helps bridge historical measurements with modern metric units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value you want to convert measured in hin (Biblical)
Select "hin (Biblical)" as the input unit and "decistere" as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in decisteres
Review the result which expresses traditional liquid volume in a metric-based unit
Use the examples provided to better understand how conversion values relate

Key Features

Converts from hin (Biblical) unit of volume to decistere accurately using established conversion rates
Supports interpretation of biblical and ancient Hebrew liquid measurements in metric terms
Useful for archaeological, historical, and forestry applications involving volume conversions
Browser-based and straightforward interface for quick volume unit translations
Includes examples demonstrating common conversion scenarios between hin and decistere

Examples

10 Hin (Biblical) converts to approximately 0.3667 Decistere using the conversion factor
5 Hin (Biblical) is equal to about 0.1833 Decistere as per the formula
Multiply any value in Hin by 0.0366666667 to find its equivalent in Decistere

Common Use Cases

Translating ancient liquid volume measurements in biblical texts for academic research
Interpreting archaeological findings involving historic Hebrew volume units
Converting volumes for historical forestry and timber transactions using stere-based units
Standardizing measurements for interdisciplinary studies between biblical history and modern units
Expressing traditional oil and wine quantities in terms comparable to modern metric volumes

Tips & Best Practices

Always confirm unit definitions when working with historical measures to avoid ambiguity
Use this tool as a guide recognizing that hin volumes are approximate estimates
Consider context when applying decistere since it is an obsolete unit rarely used today
Cross-check conversion results with examples to ensure consistency
Apply conversions carefully within the fields of biblical studies, archaeology, or timber volume measurement

Limitations

Hin is an estimated volume and may vary slightly, affecting conversion precision
Decistere is largely obsolete, limiting its relevance to specialized or historical contexts
Variations in historical unit definitions and regional usage can impact exact conversions
Conversion results should be interpreted with consideration to these uncertainties

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hin (Biblical)?: A hin is an ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit used mainly for measuring oil and wine, traditionally defined as 12 logs and estimated at about 0.57 liters.
What does decistere measure?: The decistere is a volume unit equal to one tenth of a stere, or 0.1 cubic meter, commonly used historically in timber and firewood contexts.
Why convert from hin to decistere?: Converting hin to decistere helps translate biblical liquid volumes into metric-related units, facilitating interpretation in academic, archaeological, and timber measurement fields.
Is the decistere still commonly used?: No, the decistere is an obsolete and rarely-used unit, primarily appearing in historical timber measurement scenarios.

Key Terminology

Hin (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume used historically to measure quantities such as oil and wine, defined as 12 log units and estimated around 0.57 liters.
Decistere: A unit of volume equal to 0.1 cubic meter or one tenth of a stere, historically used in timber and firewood measurement and now largely obsolete.
Stere: A historical unit of volume equal to one cubic meter, often used in measuring stacked firewood or timber.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of volume does a hin (Biblical) measure?

Solid volume

Liquid volume

Area

How many liters approximately equal one hin (Biblical)?

About 0.57 liters

About 10 liters

About 100 liters

What is one decistere equivalent to?

One stere

One tenth of a stere

One liter

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Current Units Converter Online Surface Tension Units Converter Online Volume Charge Density Units Converter Online Prefixes Units Converter Online Illumination Units Converter