What is a hin (Biblical)?

A hin is an ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit used primarily for measuring oil and wine, defined as 12 log units and estimated to be about 0.5–0.6 liters.

How large is a homer (Biblical)?

A homer is an ancient Hebrew unit equivalent to 10 ephahs or 30 se'ahs, roughly estimated at about 220 liters and used for both dry and liquid commodities.

Why convert hin to homer?

Converting hin to homer helps interpret smaller liquid volumes within larger communal or storage contexts referenced in Biblical texts and archaeological studies.

How to Convert from Hin (Biblical) to Homer (Biblical)

Easily convert volumes from the ancient Hebrew unit hin to the larger homer measurement using our online converter. Perfect for biblical, archaeological, and historical research involving ancient liquid volumes.

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Hin (Biblical) to Homer (Biblical) Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms volume measurements from hin (Biblical), a smaller ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit, into homer (Biblical), a larger unit used historically for both dry and liquid goods. It is designed for use in biblical studies, archaeological research, and historical analysis.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in hin (Biblical)
Select hin as the input unit and homer as the output unit
Click convert to get the equivalent volume in homer
Review the converted value for use in academic or historical contexts

Key Features

Converts hin to homer using the established conversion rate
Supports understanding of ancient Hebrew volume units
Useful for biblical text interpretation and archaeological data
Browser-based and easy to use

Examples

6 hin equals 0.1 homer after conversion
12 hin equals 0.2 homer following the conversion formula

Common Use Cases

Translating small liquid volumes in Biblical rituals into larger communal units
Interpreting and contextualizing measurements in ancient Israelite economic records
Supporting archaeological reconstruction of storage and provisioning in ancient Near Eastern sites

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you use this conversion primarily for academic, religious, or archaeological analysis
Understand that volumes may vary in historical contexts and estimates
Use the tool to complement biblical translation or research projects

Limitations

Volume estimates for hin and homer vary across scholarly sources affecting exactness
Different scale sizes mean conversions suit historical rather than everyday applications
Ancient standards of measurement may have differed by region and era

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hin (Biblical)?: A hin is an ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit used primarily for measuring oil and wine, defined as 12 log units and estimated to be about 0.5–0.6 liters.
How large is a homer (Biblical)?: A homer is an ancient Hebrew unit equivalent to 10 ephahs or 30 se'ahs, roughly estimated at about 220 liters and used for both dry and liquid commodities.
Why convert hin to homer?: Converting hin to homer helps interpret smaller liquid volumes within larger communal or storage contexts referenced in Biblical texts and archaeological studies.

Key Terminology

Hin (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume, about 0.5 to 0.6 liters, used especially for oil and wine.
Homer (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew unit of volume for dry and liquid goods, approximately 220 liters, equal to 10 ephahs or 30 se'ahs.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to convert one unit to another, here 1 hin equals about 0.0166666667 homer.

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Which unit is larger, hin or homer?

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