A US pint (pt US) is a customary liquid volume unit equal to 1/8 of a US gallon, or exactly 473.176473 milliliters, commonly used for beverages and culinary measurements.

What is a hin (Biblical)?

A hin is an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume used historically for measuring oils and wines, typically estimated at about 0.5 to 0.6 liters.

Why convert from pint (US) to hin (Biblical)?

Converting helps scholars and researchers interpret and translate modern volume measures into ancient Biblical units, valuable in biblical law, archaeology, and religious studies.

Is the conversion exact?

No, the conversion is approximate due to historical variances in the exact size of the Biblical hin and differences in regional measurements.

How to Convert from Pint (US) [pt (US)] to Hin (Biblical)

Easily convert liquid volume measurements from the US pint (pt US) to the ancient Biblical hin using this unit converter. Ideal for biblical scholarship, archaeology, and historical volume interpretation.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert liquid volume values from the US customary pint (pt US) to the ancient Hebrew Biblical unit called the hin. It helps translate modern volume measures into historical units used for oils, wines, and ritual liquids.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in US pints in the input field.
Select 'pint (US) [pt (US)]' as the source unit if not already set.
Choose 'hin (Biblical)' as the target unit for conversion.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in hins.
Use the results for comparing or interpreting ancient and modern volume measurements.

Key Features

Converts volume from US pints to Biblical hins accurately based on established conversion rates.
Browser-based and easy to operate with no installation required.
Supports understanding of ancient measurements in academic and religious contexts.
Ideal for interpreting Biblical laws, recipes, and archaeological data involving liquid quantities.

Examples

1 pint (US) converts to approximately 0.129 hin (Biblical).
8 pints (US) equal 1.032 hin (Biblical), calculated as 8 × 0.129048129.

Common Use Cases

Converting liquid volumes in recipes relating to biblical or ancient contexts.
Studying or interpreting quantities of oil or wine specified in Biblical texts.
Facilitating translations and scholarly works on ancient Hebrew measures.
Archaeological research involving reconstruction of ancient liquid provisioning.

Tips & Best Practices

Understand that the Biblical hin is an approximate measure varying between 0.5 to 0.6 liters.
Use contextual knowledge when applying modern pint measures to ancient units.
Double-check conversions when used in academic or religious research for precision.
Remember that measurement differences can arise due to historical and regional variations.

Limitations

The hin (Biblical) unit varies historically in exact volume; conversions are approximate.
Differences in liquid density and regional usage affect the equivalence.
Modern US pint volumes are exact, but applying them to ancient units requires interpretive caution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pint (US)?: A US pint (pt US) is a customary liquid volume unit equal to 1/8 of a US gallon, or exactly 473.176473 milliliters, commonly used for beverages and culinary measurements.
What is a hin (Biblical)?: A hin is an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume used historically for measuring oils and wines, typically estimated at about 0.5 to 0.6 liters.
Why convert from pint (US) to hin (Biblical)?: Converting helps scholars and researchers interpret and translate modern volume measures into ancient Biblical units, valuable in biblical law, archaeology, and religious studies.
Is the conversion exact?: No, the conversion is approximate due to historical variances in the exact size of the Biblical hin and differences in regional measurements.

Key Terminology

pint (US) [pt (US)]: A US customary liquid volume unit equal to 1/8 of a US gallon or 16 fluid ounces, used widely for beverages and liquid measurements.
hin (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit used in Biblical times, defined as 12 log units and roughly equal to about 0.5 to 0.6 liters.
Conversion Rate: The rate used to convert between units, here 1 pint (US) equals approximately 0.129048129 hin (Biblical).

Quick Knowledge Check

Which modern volume unit is equal to exactly 473.176473 milliliters?

hin (Biblical)

pint (US) [pt (US)]

gallon (US)

What is the approximate size of one hin (Biblical)?

About 0.57 liters

Exactly 1 liter

About 2 liters

Why is converting pint (US) to hin (Biblical) important?

For modern cooking recipes

To interpret ancient Biblical measurements

To measure dry commodities

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