What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms volumes measured in log (Biblical), an ancient Hebrew liquid unit, into gill (US), a traditional US customary liquid volume. It helps bridge historical and modern measurement systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in log (Biblical) units.
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Select log (Biblical) as the from-unit and gill (US) [gi] as the to-unit.
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent amount in gill (US).
Key Features
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Converts liquid volumes from log (Biblical) to US gill (gi).
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Supports understanding of ancient Hebrew measurements in modern US customary units.
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Ideal for historical, culinary, archaeological, and religious measurement conversions.
Examples
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1 Log (Biblical) equals approximately 2.58 Gill (US) [gi].
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3 Log (Biblical) converts to about 7.75 Gill (US) [gi].
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting biblical and Talmudic liquid volume measures.
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Reconstructing ancient recipes and household or ritual capacities.
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Converting traditional US customary units in historical cooking or bartending.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the tool for translating biblical volumes into familiar US measures.
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Apply conversions for understanding historical or religious liquid quantities.
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Verify approximate results when precision is critical due to variable ancient measures.
Limitations
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Log (Biblical) volume varies depending on estimation methods; conversions are approximate.
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The US gill is rarely used today, limiting some practical applications.
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Modern metric units are preferred for scientific or commercial precision.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a log (Biblical)?
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It is an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume, traditionally defined as the volume of six medium chicken eggs, approximately 0.3 liters.
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How much is one US gill in milliliters?
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One US gill equals exactly 118.29411825 milliliters.
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Why convert log (Biblical) to gill (US)?
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To interpret ancient Hebrew liquid measurements in familiar US customary units for historical, culinary, or ritual uses.
Key Terminology
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Log (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit, roughly equal to the volume of six medium chicken eggs or approximately 0.3 liters.
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Gill (US) [gi]
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A US customary liquid measurement equal to one quarter of a US pint or four fluid ounces, exactly 118.29411825 milliliters.
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Conversion rate
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The exact multiplier used to convert between two units; here, 1 Log (Biblical) equals approximately 2.583 gill (US).