What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to transform the ancient Hebrew unit of volume, the homer (Biblical), into the modern SI-derived volume unit cubic kilometer (km³). It is useful for interpreting large historical quantities and relating them to present-day large-scale measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Input the value in homer (Biblical) you want to convert.
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Select homer (Biblical) as the from-unit and cubic kilometer (km³) as the to-unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in cubic kilometers.
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Review the results to compare ancient measurements with modern volume units.
Key Features
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Converts homer (Biblical) to cubic kilometer (km³).
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Easy-to-use interface for entering values and selecting units.
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Supports contextual understanding of ancient and modern volume units.
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Browser-based and accessible for academic or practical use.
Examples
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5 homers (Biblical) equal 1.1e-9 cubic kilometers.
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100 homers (Biblical) equal 2.2e-8 cubic kilometers.
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting historical quantities of grain, oil, or other commodities from biblical texts.
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Relating ancient volume data to modern hydrological and geological measurements.
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Comparing agricultural yields or communal storage in ancient Israel with current units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you enter large enough quantities for meaningful cubic kilometer values due to the small conversion factor.
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Use the tool primarily for academic, archaeological, or comparative volume analysis.
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Refer to the standard homer volume of approximately 220 liters for conversions.
Limitations
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The homer (Biblical) volume is an approximate historical measure, with possible variations by source.
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Conversion yields very small cubic kilometer values unless quantities are large.
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Primarily serves academic or comparative purposes rather than everyday volume conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a homer (Biblical)?
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A homer (Biblical) is an ancient Hebrew volume unit used for both dry and liquid items, typically estimated at about 220 liters.
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What is a cubic kilometer?
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A cubic kilometer (km³) is a modern SI unit of volume representing the space inside a cube 1 kilometer on each side, equal to 1×10^12 liters.
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Why convert homer (Biblical) to cubic kilometers?
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This conversion helps relate ancient volume measures to modern large-scale volumetric units used in hydrology, climate science, and engineering.
Key Terminology
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Homer (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew volume unit for dry and liquid goods, equal to 10 ephahs or approximately 220 liters.
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Cubic kilometer (km³)
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A modern SI unit of volume representing a cube 1 kilometer in length on each side, equaling 1×10^9 cubic meters or 1×10^12 liters.
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Conversion rate
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The factor used to translate the volume from homer (Biblical) to cubic kilometer, specifically 1 homer equals 2.2e-10 cubic kilometers.