What is the conversion rate between hin and log?

1 hin (Biblical) is equal to 12 log (Biblical) units.

What are hin and log used for?

They measure volumes of liquids like oil and wine in biblical laws, rituals, and ancient household contexts.

Are these units exact in modern measurements?

No, their exact volumes vary historically, and modern metric equivalents are approximate estimates.

How to Convert from Hin (Biblical) to Log (Biblical)?

Convert ancient Hebrew units of liquid volume from hin (Biblical) to log (Biblical) accurately using this online volume conversion tool designed for biblical and historical studies.

Hin (Biblical)

Log (Biblical)

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

Hin (Biblical) to Log (Biblical) Conversion Table

Hin (Biblical)	Log (Biblical)

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 Log (Biblical) Conversion Table
Hin (Biblical)	Log (Biblical)

Explore More Volume Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to change measurements from the hin, an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume, to the smaller log unit. It supports biblical studies, archaeology, and ritual interpretation by breaking down larger biblical volume units into precise smaller portions.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume amount in hin (Biblical)
Select hin as the from-unit and log as the to-unit
Click convert to see the equivalent volume in logs
Use the result to understand smaller liquid measure quantities referenced in biblical texts

Key Features

Converts liquid volumes from hin (Biblical) to log (Biblical) units
Based on traditional definitions with modern scholarly estimates
Supports understanding of biblical, archaeological, and ritual unit measures
Simple, browser-based interface for quick conversions
Uses the exact conversion rate of 1 hin equals 12 logs

Examples

2 Hin (Biblical) equals 24 Log (Biblical)
0.5 Hin (Biblical) equals 6 Log (Biblical)

Common Use Cases

Specifying quantities of oil or wine in biblical laws and temple rites
Converting and interpreting biblical liquid measurements in academic and archaeological research
Reconstructing ancient household or ritual provisioning in Near Eastern studies
Translating halachic measurements into modern metric units for ritual use

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the context of use to apply conversions accurately in biblical or archaeological work
Remember the ancient units vary in exact volumes, so treat conversions as approximate
Use this tool for translating broad liquid units into smaller, scripture-referenced portions
Cross-check metric equivalents with scholarly sources when precision is needed

Limitations

Exact volumes of hin and log may vary due to historical differences and egg size variations
Metric equivalents are estimates and differ among scholars
Conversions provide approximate values, not precise measurements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the conversion rate between hin and log?: 1 hin (Biblical) is equal to 12 log (Biblical) units.
What are hin and log used for?: They measure volumes of liquids like oil and wine in biblical laws, rituals, and ancient household contexts.
Are these units exact in modern measurements?: No, their exact volumes vary historically, and modern metric equivalents are approximate estimates.

Key Terminology

Hin (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit traditionally defined as 12 logs, used for measuring liquids such as oil and wine.
Log (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit roughly equal to the volume of six medium chicken eggs, used in biblical and rabbinic texts.

Quick Knowledge Check

How many logs are in one hin (Biblical)?

6 logs

12 logs

24 logs

Which liquids were typically measured with hin and log in biblical times?

Wine and oil

Milk and water

Honey and vinegar

Are the metric equivalents of hin and log precisely known today?

Yes, exactly defined

No, they are estimated values

No, they are purely theoretical

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