What Is This Tool?
This volume converter transforms measurements from the ancient Hebrew unit called homer (Biblical), traditionally used for grains and liquids, into the acre-foot (US survey), a modern unit for measuring water volumes. It bridges historical volume data with current measurement standards relevant to water resource management.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in homer (Biblical) units.
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Select homer (Biblical) as the input unit if necessary.
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Choose acre-foot (US survey) as the output unit.
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Start the conversion to see the equivalent volume in acre-feet.
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Use the results to compare or analyze volume data across contexts.
Key Features
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Converts volume from homer (Biblical) to acre-foot (US survey).
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Based on recognized historical and modern volume unit definitions.
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Supports volume comparisons between ancient commodities and water resource units.
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Simple and user-friendly interface for quick conversions.
Examples
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5 homer (Biblical) equals approximately 0.000891779 acre-foot (US survey).
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100 homer (Biblical) converts to about 0.01783558 acre-foot (US survey).
Common Use Cases
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Translating historical grain or oil volumes in Biblical studies into modern water volume units.
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Comparing ancient agricultural storage capacities with contemporary water resource measurements.
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Supporting archaeological research requiring conversion of ancient volume values.
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Planning and reporting in hydrology and agricultural water management using historical data formats.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this tool mainly for bridging historical and modern volume measurement contexts.
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Be mindful that the homer (Biblical) is an approximation and may vary in exact volume.
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Apply conversions cautiously in precise scientific contexts due to unit variability.
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Combine with contextual historical or hydrological information for best interpretation.
Limitations
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The homer (Biblical) is an ancient and approximate unit, around 220 liters, so the conversion is not exact.
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Acre-foot (US survey) is designed mainly for water volumes and may not be meaningful outside water-related contexts.
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Variations in measurement systems and historical usage can cause uncertainty in precise applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a homer (Biblical)?
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The homer (Biblical) is an ancient Hebrew volume unit used for dry and liquid goods, estimated at about 220 liters or roughly 58 US gallons.
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What does acre-foot (US survey) measure?
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An acre-foot (US survey) represents the volume of water covering one acre to a depth of one US survey foot, equal to around 1,233.5 cubic meters.
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Why convert homer (Biblical) to acre-foot (US survey)?
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Converting allows relating ancient volume data, such as grain or oil quantities, into modern water volume units used in agriculture and water management.
Key Terminology
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Homer (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew unit of volume used historically for grains, oil, and liquids, approximately equal to 220 liters.
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Acre-foot (US survey)
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A modern volume unit for water equal to the volume covering one acre to a depth of one US survey foot.