What is a hin (Biblical)?

A hin is an ancient Hebrew unit for liquid volume, traditionally used to measure liquids like oil and wine in biblical times. It is defined as 12 "log" units and is often estimated around 0.57 liters.

How many UK fluid ounces are in one hin?

One hin (Biblical) equals approximately 129.05 UK fluid ounces according to the established conversion rate.

Why is this conversion important?

Converting hin to UK fluid ounces assists in interpreting biblical measurements for historical research, translation accuracy, and replicating traditional recipes or rituals involving imperial volume units.

How to Convert from Hin (Biblical) to Fluid Ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)]?

Learn how to convert liquid volumes from the ancient Hebrew hin (Biblical) unit to the UK imperial fluid ounce. This guide is ideal for historical research, biblical studies, and interpreting traditional British measurements.

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Hin (Biblical) to Fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps translate measurements of liquid volume from the hin, an ancient Hebrew unit used in biblical contexts, into the UK fluid ounce, part of the British imperial system. It aids understanding and converting historical or academic data to modern imperial units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the amount in hin (Biblical) you want to convert.
Select the target unit as fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)].
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent volume in UK fluid ounces.
Use the results for biblical research, recipe recreation, or historical document analysis.

Key Features

Converts hin (Biblical), a traditional unit for oil and wine volume, to UK fluid ounces.
Based on the established conversion rate of 1 hin equaling approximately 129.05 UK fluid ounces.
Supports academic, archaeological, and translation work involving ancient Hebrew liquid volumes.
Includes units relevant to British imperial measurement systems used in historical and legal contexts.
Browser-based and easy to use for quick volume conversion needs.

Examples

1 Hin (Biblical) converts to approximately 129.05 fluid ounces (UK).
0.5 Hin (Biblical) equals about 64.52 fluid ounces (UK).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting biblical measures of oil and wine in religious studies.
Translating ancient Hebrew liquid volumes for archaeological or theological research.
Reconstructing historic household or ritual supplies in Near Eastern cultural studies.
Understanding traditional British recipes or beverage measurements using imperial units.
Analyzing historical pharmaceutical or legal documents referencing UK liquid volumes.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the unit is correctly specified to avoid confusion between UK and US fluid ounces.
Use this tool for historical and academic purposes rather than modern liquid measuring needs.
Remember the hin volume is estimated with some variability, so minor differences in conversion may occur.
Apply the conversion rate consistently when comparing measurements across different documents or studies.

Limitations

Hin (Biblical) volume is an approximate figure with a range around 0.5 to 0.6 liters, so conversions may not be exact.
Fluid ounce (UK) differs from the US fluid ounce, potentially causing confusion without proper unit designation.
This conversion mainly serves historical, academic, and interpretive interests rather than current measurement applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hin (Biblical)?: A hin is an ancient Hebrew unit for liquid volume, traditionally used to measure liquids like oil and wine in biblical times. It is defined as 12 "log" units and is often estimated around 0.57 liters.
How many UK fluid ounces are in one hin?: One hin (Biblical) equals approximately 129.05 UK fluid ounces according to the established conversion rate.
Why is this conversion important?: Converting hin to UK fluid ounces assists in interpreting biblical measurements for historical research, translation accuracy, and replicating traditional recipes or rituals involving imperial volume units.

Key Terminology

Hin (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit traditionally defined as 12 log units and estimated around 0.57 liters, used historically for measuring oil and wine.
Fluid Ounce (UK): An imperial unit of liquid volume equal to exactly 28.4130625 millilitres, used historically in British contexts and distinct from the US fluid ounce.
Conversion Rate: The numerical factor used to translate a quantity from one unit to another; here, 1 hin (Biblical) equals approximately 129.05 UK fluid ounces.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the hin (Biblical) measure?

Weight of grains

Liquid volume

Length of fabric

What is the approximate conversion rate from hin (Biblical) to fluid ounce (UK)?

12 fl oz (UK)

129.05 fl oz (UK)

0.57 fl oz (UK)

Which system uses the fluid ounce (UK)?

United States customary system

British imperial system

Metric system

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