What is a hin (Biblical) used to measure?

A hin is an ancient Hebrew unit used mainly for measuring liquids such as oil and wine, particularly in biblical laws and Temple rituals.

Why do UK teaspoons vary in volume?

The UK teaspoon has a traditional definition as 1/6 of an imperial fluid ounce (about 4.736 mL), but modern recipes often use the metric teaspoon of 5 mL.

Can I use this converter for medical dosing?

While the UK teaspoon can be used informally for dosing, dedicated devices are recommended for accuracy in liquid medicine measurements.

How to Convert from Hin (Biblical) to Teaspoon (UK)?

Convert liquid volume measurements from the ancient Hebrew hin (Biblical) unit to the traditional UK teaspoon with ease. Ideal for academic, culinary, and practical uses.

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Hin (Biblical) to Teaspoon (UK) Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows you to transform liquid volume values measured in the hin, an ancient Biblical unit, into the UK teaspoon, a traditional culinary measure. It helps bridge historical and modern volume units for practical and academic applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in hin (Biblical) units.
Select the target unit as teaspoon (UK).
Click convert to view the equivalent volume in UK teaspoons.

Key Features

Converts liquid volumes from hin (Biblical) to UK teaspoon units.
Provides straightforward volume translation suitable for cooking, academic study, and museum work.
Browser-based and easy to use without installation.

Examples

1 Hin (Biblical) equals approximately 619.43 Teaspoon (UK).
0.5 Hin (Biblical) converts to about 309.72 Teaspoon (UK).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting biblical liquid volume measures in modern culinary contexts.
Academic study and archaeological research involving ancient Hebrew units.
Reconstructing household or ritual provisioning in historical studies.

Tips & Best Practices

Clarify whether the traditional UK teaspoon or the metric version (5 mL) applies in your context.
Be aware of the approximate range for a hin's volume when precision is critical.
Use this conversion for estimation, complementing with dedicated tools for precise dosing.

Limitations

Volume variability of hin (approx. 0.5–0.6 liters) may affect accuracy.
Differences between traditional (≈4.736 mL) and metric (5 mL) UK teaspoons can cause variation.
Not suited for applications requiring exact precision without further clarification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hin (Biblical) used to measure?: A hin is an ancient Hebrew unit used mainly for measuring liquids such as oil and wine, particularly in biblical laws and Temple rituals.
Why do UK teaspoons vary in volume?: The UK teaspoon has a traditional definition as 1/6 of an imperial fluid ounce (about 4.736 mL), but modern recipes often use the metric teaspoon of 5 mL.
Can I use this converter for medical dosing?: While the UK teaspoon can be used informally for dosing, dedicated devices are recommended for accuracy in liquid medicine measurements.

Key Terminology

Hin (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume used historically for oils and wine, approximately 0.5 to 0.6 liters.
Teaspoon (UK): A traditional UK culinary unit of volume, classically defined as 1/6 of an imperial fluid ounce (~4.736 mL), also commonly used as a 5 mL metric teaspoon.

Quick Knowledge Check

What ancient culture used the hin as a liquid volume measurement?

Greek

Hebrew (Biblical)

Roman

Approximately how many UK teaspoons equal 1 hin?

About 100

Over 600

Around 50

What is one common modern metric volume for a UK teaspoon?

4 mL

5 mL

6 mL

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