What is a hin (Biblical)?

A hin is an ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit traditionally used for oil and wine, approximately equal to about 0.57 liters.

How many gallons (UK) are in one hin (Biblical)?

One hin (Biblical) is roughly equal to 0.8065539104 gallons (UK).

In which fields is this conversion typically used?

This conversion is used in biblical scholarship, archaeology, historical research, engineering, marine bunkering, and fuel capacity measurement.

Convert Hin (Biblical) to Gallon (UK) Volume Easily

Learn how to convert between the ancient Hin (Biblical) unit and the UK Gallon (imperial) effortlessly. Ideal for researchers, historians, and engineers working with volume measurements.

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Hin (Biblical) to Gallon (UK) [gal (UK)] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This tool enables conversion from the ancient Hebrew volume unit called hin (Biblical) to the UK gallon (imperial) unit. It helps translate historic liquid measures used for oil, wine, and other liquids into modern imperial terms, aiding academic, archaeological, and industrial applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in hin (Biblical) units
Select hin (Biblical) as the source unit
Choose gallon (UK) [gal (UK)] as the target unit
Click convert to get the equivalent volume in gallons (UK)
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Key Features

Converts hin (Biblical) to UK gallon (imperial) units accurately
Supports volume measurement conversions for liquids like oil and wine
Ideal for biblical scholarship and historical research
Useful in marine bunkering and industrial engineering contexts
Provides clear examples for straightforward understanding

Examples

1 hin (Biblical) equals approximately 0.8065539104 gallons (UK)
3 hin (Biblical) converts to about 2.4196617312 gallons (UK)

Common Use Cases

Interpreting quantities of oil or wine mentioned in biblical texts
Academic or archaeological analyses of ancient liquid volumes
Converting historical measurements for comparison with imperial units
Estimating fuel or container capacities using imperial gallons
Supporting marine bunkering volume reports in imperial units

Tips & Best Practices

Remember that hin is an approximate historical unit; expect minor variations
Use this tool for research, academic, or industrial contexts requiring unit conversions
Verify the converted results when applying to precise engineering or legal needs
Cross-reference with original sources for biblical volume interpretations
Apply conversions carefully when dealing with ancient measurements

Limitations

Hin is an approximate historic unit with some variation between 0.5 and 0.6 liters
Exact equivalence in ancient measurement is uncertain, possibly causing small differences
Gallon (UK) is precisely defined but interpretation depends on historical context
Conversion best suited for general understanding rather than exact engineering specs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hin (Biblical)?: A hin is an ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit traditionally used for oil and wine, approximately equal to about 0.57 liters.
How many gallons (UK) are in one hin (Biblical)?: One hin (Biblical) is roughly equal to 0.8065539104 gallons (UK).
In which fields is this conversion typically used?: This conversion is used in biblical scholarship, archaeology, historical research, engineering, marine bunkering, and fuel capacity measurement.

Key Terminology

Hin (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume used primarily for measuring oil and wine, traditionally considered as 12 log units.
Gallon (UK): Also called the imperial gallon, a volume unit defined as exactly 4.54609 liters, used primarily in the UK and related contexts.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to translate the volume of one unit (hin) into another unit (gallon UK), here approximately 1 hin equals 0.8065539104 gallons (UK).

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of unit is the hin (Biblical)?

A unit of length

A unit of liquid volume

A unit of weight

What is the gallon (UK) also known as?

Imperial gallon

US gallon

Metric liter

Which is true about the hin to gallon (UK) conversion?

1 hin (Biblical) equals about 0.8 gallons (UK)

1 hin (Biblical) equals exactly 1 gallon (UK)

1 hin (Biblical) equals about 2 gallons (UK)

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