What is a hin (Biblical)?

A hin is an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume used for measuring oils and wines, traditionally defined as 12 logs and estimated around 0.5 to 0.6 liters.

The UK pint, or imperial pint, is an imperial volume unit equal to exactly 568.26125 milliliters, commonly used in the UK and some Commonwealth countries.

Why should I convert hin to UK pints?

Converting hin to UK pints helps interpret biblical and archaeological liquid volumes in terms familiar to modern UK contexts such as food service and retail.

How to Convert from Hin (Biblical) to Pint (UK) [pt (UK)]?

Convert liquid volume measurements from the ancient hin (Biblical) unit to the UK pint (pt UK) with this easy-to-use online converter. Understand historical volumes in modern UK units.

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Hin (Biblical) to Pint (UK) [pt (UK)] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This volume conversion tool allows users to convert quantities measured in the ancient Hebrew hin (Biblical) unit into the UK pint (imperial pint). It bridges historical measurement with contemporary UK liquid volume units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume in hin (Biblical) that you want to convert.
Select hin (Biblical) as the from unit and pint (UK) [pt (UK)] as the to unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in UK pints.
Use the result to relate ancient volumes to modern UK liquid measures.

Key Features

Converts hin (Biblical), an ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit, to UK pint (pt UK).
Supports interpretation of biblical and archaeological liquid volume measurements.
Facilitates understanding volumes common in UK and Commonwealth contexts.
Easy, browser-based interface for quick conversions.
Includes common examples for practical reference.

Examples

1 hin (Biblical) equals approximately 6.45 pint (UK).
0.5 hin (Biblical) converts to about 3.23 pint (UK).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting quantities of oil or wine in biblical laws and ritual contexts.
Academic or archaeological translation and analysis of biblical liquid measures.
Relating ancient household or ceremony volume units to modern UK standards.
Measuring liquid volumes for food service and retail in UK units such as milk or beer.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this converter to better understand historical texts in modern volume terms.
Be aware that hin volumes are approximate and may vary between 0.5 to 0.6 liters.
Remember the UK pint differs from the US pint; choose the appropriate unit for your context.
Double-check conversions when precise volume measurement is needed.

Limitations

The hin is an ancient unit with a volume range, so conversion results are estimates.
UK pint differs from the US pint; this tool converts only to the UK pint.
Conversion values are approximate for historical context interpretation, not precise measurement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hin (Biblical)?: A hin is an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume used for measuring oils and wines, traditionally defined as 12 logs and estimated around 0.5 to 0.6 liters.
What is a UK pint?: The UK pint, or imperial pint, is an imperial volume unit equal to exactly 568.26125 milliliters, commonly used in the UK and some Commonwealth countries.
Why should I convert hin to UK pints?: Converting hin to UK pints helps interpret biblical and archaeological liquid volumes in terms familiar to modern UK contexts such as food service and retail.

Key Terminology

Hin (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit, traditionally 12 logs, estimated near 0.57 liters, used in biblical contexts.
Pint (UK): An imperial unit of volume equal to 1/8 imperial gallon, exactly 568.26125 milliliters, used widely in the UK.
Unit Conversion: The process of changing a quantity expressed in one measurement unit to its equivalent in another unit.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is an ancient Hebrew measure for liquid volume?

Pint (UK)

Hin (Biblical)

Gallon (US)

What is the exact volume of a UK pint?

Approximately 500 ml

Exactly 568.26125 ml

Exactly 600 ml

Why might hin to pint conversions only be approximate?

Hin has variable volume

Pint measurement changes daily

Conversion formulas are unknown

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