What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms volume units from the US minim, a small apothecaries' measure, into the log (Biblical), an ancient Hebrew volume unit used in biblical and rabbinic sources. It supports interpreting historical liquid measurements across medical and religious fields.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume in minim (US) you wish to convert
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Select minim (US) as the input unit and log (Biblical) as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in log (Biblical)
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Use the results to interpret or analyze historical or ritual volume references
Key Features
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Converts from minim (US) to log (Biblical) easily in a browser-based tool
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Supports volume unit interpretation for historical, religious, and pharmaceutical use
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Provides conversion examples for clarity
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Useful for scholars, pharmacists, and practitioners working with ancient or traditional measures
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Addresses small-dose liquid volumes with a recognized formula
Examples
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10 Minim (US) converts to approximately 0.002016377 Log (Biblical)
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100 Minim (US) converts to roughly 0.02016377 Log (Biblical)
Common Use Cases
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Translating old pharmaceutical dose volumes into ancient Hebrew units
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Interpreting biblical and Talmudic liquid measurements for research
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Reconstructing ancient recipes and ritual volumes in archaeology
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Applying halachic measures practically by converting to modern equivalents
Tips & Best Practices
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Remember the log (Biblical) volume is approximate and varies by historical source
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Use the converter for scholarly or practical comparative studies rather than precise clinical dosing
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Cross-check conversion results when using for religious or archaeological interpretations
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Consider historical context and measurement conventions when applying conversions
Limitations
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The log (Biblical) volume is estimated and may differ among references, affecting exact accuracy
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Minim (US) is very small compared to log (Biblical), so results may be very small fractional values
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Historical differences in measurement standards limit direct equivalency without contextual understanding
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a minim (US)?
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A minim (US) is a small traditional apothecaries' unit of liquid volume, equal to 1/60 of a US fluid dram and approximately 61.6 microliters, used historically in pharmacy and medicine.
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What does the log (Biblical) measure?
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The log (Biblical) is an ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit cited in biblical and rabbinic literature, traditionally defined as the volume of six medium chicken eggs, approximately 0.3 liters.
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Why convert minim (US) to log (Biblical)?
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Converting minim (US) to log (Biblical) helps interpret and compare historical pharmaceutical doses with ancient Hebrew measures, aiding research in religious, archaeological, and historical contexts.
Key Terminology
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Minim (US)
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A small apothecaries' liquid volume unit equal to 1/60 of a US fluid dram or approximately 61.6 microliters.
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Log (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit referenced in biblical texts, traditionally the volume of six medium chicken eggs, about 0.3 liters.
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Conversion Rate
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The numerical factor used to convert one unit of volume to another, here 1 Minim (US) equals 0.0002016377 Log (Biblical).