What Is This Tool?
This converter helps transform liquid volume measurements from the biblical log, an ancient Hebrew unit, into the US pint, a common customary volume unit used in many culinary and retail settings.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter a value measured in log (Biblical).
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Select the desired unit to convert to: pint (US) [pt (US)].
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in pints.
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Use the result to apply or interpret liquid volumes in various practical contexts.
Key Features
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Converts log (Biblical) volumes to US pint (pt US) precisely using established conversion rate.
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Supports understanding of ancient Hebrew liquid measures in modern US customary units.
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Ideal for biblical studies, religious rituals, archaeology, and culinary adaptations.
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Browser-based and easy to use without needing any special software.
Examples
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1 log (Biblical) converts to approximately 0.646 pint (US).
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Converting 5 logs (Biblical) results in about 3.229 pints (US).
Common Use Cases
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Translating ancient Hebrew liquid volume instructions for cooking or rituals into US customary units.
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Analyzing and reconstructing historical capacities in archaeology of biblical sites.
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Applying historical Jewish law measures to modern culinary and religious practices.
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Measuring liquid ingredients in recipes based on old Hebrew volumes but using familiar US units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Keep in mind the traditional log volume may vary slightly depending on historical sources.
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Always distinguish between US liquid pints and dry pints to avoid confusion.
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Use the converter as a guide, especially when working in archaeological or ritual contexts.
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Confirm conversions with multiple sources when precise historic replication is needed.
Limitations
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The log (Biblical) volume is an estimate varying by method, so exact precision cannot be guaranteed.
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Conversion accuracy depends on the accepted volume value for the log which may differ between sources.
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US pint is a fixed measure, but distinctions between liquid and dry pints need attention when relevant.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a log (Biblical)?
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It is an ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit defined as the space of six medium chicken eggs, historically used in biblical and rabbinic contexts.
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How many pints are in one log (Biblical)?
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One log (Biblical) equals approximately 0.646 US liquid pints.
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Can this tool convert to US dry pints?
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No, this conversion tool is designed specifically for liquid volume conversions to the US liquid pint (pt US) only.
Key Terminology
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log (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume traditionally defined by the capacity of six medium chicken eggs, used in biblical and rabbinic texts.
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pint (US) [pt (US)]
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A US customary liquid volume unit equal to one-eighth of a US gallon or exactly 473.176473 milliliters.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to convert between two units, in this case 1 log (Biblical) equals approximately 0.6457539058 US pints.