What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms values from the ancient Hebrew unit of volume called the homer (Biblical) into UK pints (pt UK). It helps translate historical quantities into familiar imperial units used in the UK and other Commonwealth countries.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter a volume value in homer (Biblical) in the input field.
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Select the target unit as pint (UK) [pt (UK)].
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Click the convert button to view the equivalent volume in pints.
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Use the results to interpret or compare volumes in modern measurement terms.
Key Features
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Supports volume conversion from homer (Biblical) to UK pint (pt UK).
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Based on historically estimated volume equivalencies and imperial measurements.
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation.
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Provides clear modern context for ancient unit usage.
Examples
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1 homer (Biblical) converts to approximately 387.1459 pint (UK).
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0.5 homer (Biblical) converts to approximately 193.5729 pint (UK).
Common Use Cases
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Studying quantities of grain, flour or seeds from Biblical passages.
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Understanding large volumes of oil or wine in ancient household records.
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Comparing agricultural yields or storage amounts in ancient Israelite contexts.
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Translating historical units for academic research in archaeology or religious studies.
Tips & Best Practices
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Remember that homer volumes are approximate historical estimates.
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Consider the pint (UK) as a liquid measurement; dry quantities may need contextual interpretation.
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Use conversion results as guides rather than exact values due to historical measurement variations.
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Cross-reference with historical or scholarly sources for precise academic work.
Limitations
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The homer unit is an approximate measure and can vary in historical sources.
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The pint (UK) is a liquid unit and may not directly correspond to dry volumes.
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Measurement standards have changed over time, so exact equivalence is not guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a homer (Biblical)?
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A homer is an ancient Hebrew volume measure used for dry and liquid goods, estimated at about 220 liters.
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How much volume does a pint (UK) represent?
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A UK pint equals exactly 568.26125 millilitres and is used mainly to measure liquid volumes.
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Why convert homer to pint (UK)?
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Converting homer to pint helps contextualize ancient volume amounts in modern, standardized units, aiding in historical and scholarly understanding.
Key Terminology
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Homer (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew unit of volume used for dry and liquid commodities, approximately 220 liters.
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Pint (UK) [pt (UK)]
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An imperial liquid volume unit equal to 1/8 of an imperial gallon, exactly 568.26125 millilitres.