What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms volume measurements from the US minim, a small apothecary liquid unit, into the ancient Biblical bath, a large Hebrew liquid volume. It supports historical, medical, and biblical research contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value measured in minim (US) into the input field.
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Select 'minim (US)' as the from-unit and 'bath (Biblical)' as the to-unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in bath (Biblical).
Key Features
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Converts minim (US), a tiny apothecary volume, into bath (Biblical), an ancient large liquid measure.
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Uses the defined conversion rate of 1 minim (US) = 0.0000028005236328125 bath (Biblical).
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Supports studies in historical pharmacology, biblical measurements, and archaeology.
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Browser-based and easy to use with straightforward input and output.
Examples
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Convert 1000 minim (US) to get approximately 0.0028005236328125 bath (Biblical).
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Convert 5000 minim (US) to receive roughly 0.0140026181640625 bath (Biblical).
Common Use Cases
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Translating historic apothecary liquid doses recorded in minim (US) into the ancient biblical unit bath for academic comparison.
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Interpreting ancient biblical liquid volumes for theological or archaeological research.
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Converting old pharmaceutical records referencing minim to large traditional Hebrew volume units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this conversion mainly for contextual historical or academic analysis rather than practical liquid measurement.
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Be mindful that bath (Biblical) volume estimates vary among sources, so treat outcomes as approximate.
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Double-check unit selections and values when entering data to ensure accurate conversion results.
Limitations
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Exact volume of the bath (Biblical) varies across different scholarly reconstructions, affecting precision.
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Minim (US) represents very small volumes whereas bath (Biblical) is for large liquid quantities, limiting practical interchange.
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This converter is best suited for historical and comparative purposes rather than real-world dosing or fluid measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a minim (US)?
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The minim (US) is a traditional apothecary liquid unit used historically in pharmacy to measure tiny doses, equal to 1/60 of a US fluid dram or about 61.6 microliters.
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What does a bath (Biblical) measure?
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The bath (Biblical) is an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume used in biblical and archaeological contexts, commonly estimated at around 22 liters.
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Is this conversion exact?
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No, the volume of the bath (Biblical) varies among academic sources, so conversions are approximate mainly for historical or scholarly use.
Key Terminology
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Minim (US)
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A traditional apothecaries' unit of liquid volume in the US, used to measure very small liquid doses in pharmacy.
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Bath (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume mentioned in biblical texts, typically estimated at around 22 liters.
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Conversion rate
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The numeric factor used to convert one unit of measurement into another unit.