What Is This Tool?
This online converter allows you to transform volumes measured in the ancient Hebrew unit log (Biblical) into milliliters (mL), a modern metric unit commonly used in laboratories, medicine, and cooking.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in log (Biblical) units into the input field
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Select milliliter [mL] as the desired output unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in milliliters
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Use the result to support your research, ritual practice, or measurement needs
Key Features
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Converts ancient Hebrew liquid volume units to metric milliliters instantly
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Browser-based and easy to use without requiring installation
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Supports accurate interpretation of biblical, archaeological, and halachic measures
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Provides clear conversion results applicable in religious, historical, and scientific contexts
Examples
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2 Log (Biblical) equals approximately 611.11 milliliters
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0.5 Log (Biblical) converts to about 152.78 milliliters
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Use the formula: 1 Log (Biblical) = 305.5555555556 milliliters for manual calculations
Common Use Cases
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Translating biblical or Talmudic liquid volume prescriptions into modern units
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Reconstructing ancient household and ritual volumes in archaeological studies
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Applying halachic measurements in contemporary religious practice
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Measuring small liquid volumes in laboratory and medical contexts
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Quantifying ingredients in cooking and beverage preparation using consistent units
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm the context and source of the log (Biblical) measure due to varying historical estimates
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Use the conversion as an approximate value acknowledging potential variations
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Consider rounding results based on the precision required for your application
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Cross-check converted volumes when applying to ritual or medical requirements
Limitations
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The volume of the log (Biblical) differs across sources due to historical uncertainty
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Estimations are approximate and not exact due to varied measurement methods
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Practical use might require adjustment or rounding depending on needs
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Conversion precision is limited by the nature of ancient measurement reconstructions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the log (Biblical) unit?
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The log (Biblical) is an ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit traditionally defined as the volume of six medium chicken eggs, roughly equivalent to 0.3 liters.
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How many milliliters are in one log (Biblical)?
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One log (Biblical) converts to approximately 305.56 milliliters based on modern estimates.
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Why do log (Biblical) volume values vary?
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Values vary because different sources and estimation methods exist, reflecting historical uncertainty in the exact volume.
Key Terminology
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Log (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume approximately equal to the volume of six medium chicken eggs, used in biblical and rabbinic texts.
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Milliliter [mL]
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A metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter and exactly one cubic centimeter, widely used in scientific, medical, and everyday liquid measurements.