What Is This Tool?
This volume converter transforms hin (Biblical), an ancient Hebrew unit for liquids like oil and wine, into US gill units. It supports accurate interpretation of biblical measurements and historical volume conversions.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in hin (Biblical)
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Select hin as the input unit and gill (US) [gi] as the output unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in gill
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Review the results and use them for your academic or practical needs
Key Features
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Converts between hin (Biblical) and US gill units quickly and accurately
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Useful for biblical research, archaeology, and historical recipe interpretation
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation
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Provides clear example conversions for ease of understanding
Examples
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1 hin (Biblical) equals approximately 30.996 gill (US) [gi]
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2 hin (Biblical) equals approximately 61.992 gill (US) [gi]
Common Use Cases
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Specifying quantities of oil or wine in biblical laws and rites
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Converting biblical liquid measurements for academic or archaeological research
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Interpreting historical beverage quantities in old recipes and bartending
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Reconstructing provisioning practices in ancient household or ritual contexts
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Documenting and archiving historical measurements in metric and customary units
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you select the correct units before conversion to maintain accuracy
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Use the tool to assist with historical or academic studies involving liquid volumes
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Refer to example conversions to validate your input and output values
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Be aware of the context when interpreting volume due to historical variability
Limitations
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Hin (Biblical) volume estimates vary slightly, affecting exact conversions
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US gill is a non-SI unit and less used in modern measurement systems
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Historical context differences can lead to variability in practical use
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a hin in biblical measurement?
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A hin is an ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit traditionally defined as 12 logs and estimated around 0.5 to 0.6 liters, used for measuring oil, wine, and other liquids.
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How much volume does a US gill represent?
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A US gill equals one quarter of a US liquid pint or four fluid ounces, which is exactly 118.29411825 milliliters.
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Why convert hin to gill units?
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Converting hin to gill units helps translate ancient Hebrew liquid volumes into familiar US customary measures for academic, culinary, or historical contexts.
Key Terminology
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Hin (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume, roughly 0.5 to 0.6 liters, used for oils and wines in biblical contexts.
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US gill
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A US customary liquid volume unit equal to one quarter of a US liquid pint or four fluid ounces (about 118.3 milliliters).
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Conversion rate
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The numerical factor used to convert between hin (Biblical) and gill (US), approximately 1 hin = 30.996 gill.