What Is This Tool?
This online converter transforms volume measurements given in ton register, a maritime unit expressing internal ship capacity, into bath (Biblical), an ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit. It is designed for historical, archaeological, and theological contexts where understanding volume across different unit systems is necessary.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in ton register (ton reg) you wish to convert.
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Select ton register as the input unit and bath (Biblical) as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in bath (Biblical).
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Use the result for historical, theological, or maritime volume analysis.
Key Features
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Transforms ton register volumes into bath (Biblical) units accurately using established conversion values.
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Supports historical and maritime research by linking ship volume measurements to ancient liquid measures.
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Browser-based and simple to use without the need for complex calculations.
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Useful for interpreting biblical and archaeological volume data alongside maritime records.
Examples
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Convert 2 ton register: 2 × 128.7129390545 = 257.425878109 bath (Biblical).
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Convert 0.5 ton register: 0.5 × 128.7129390545 = 64.35646952725 bath (Biblical).
Common Use Cases
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Expressing ship internal volumes on historical tonnage certificates using biblical liquid units.
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Estimating cargo-hold or enclosed space volumes in older ship plans for archaeological interpretation.
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Translating maritime volume measurements into ancient units for theological and historical research.
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Converting biblical liquid quantities in ritual or temple contexts to modern equivalents.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the tool to assist in cross-era volume comparisons in research involving maritime history and biblical studies.
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Keep in mind the conceptual nature of this conversion due to differences in volume types and contexts.
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Refer to original maritime or biblical sources alongside converted values for comprehensive analysis.
Limitations
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Ton register measures internal ship volume generally, not just liquids, while bath is specifically a liquid unit.
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The bath unit's exact volume varies in historical sources, which may affect conversion precision.
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Ton register has mostly been replaced by newer tonnage measures, limiting its use in current maritime contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a ton register?
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A ton register is a maritime unit of volume equal to 100 cubic feet, historically used to express a ship's internal capacity as gross or net register tonnage.
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What does the bath (Biblical) measure?
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The bath (Biblical) is an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume commonly placed at about 22 liters, used in biblical and archaeological contexts.
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Why convert ton register to bath (Biblical)?
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Converting helps interpret maritime volume measurements in terms of biblical liquid units, aiding historical, theological, and archaeological studies.
Key Terminology
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Ton register [ton reg]
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A maritime volume unit equal to 100 cubic feet, historically used to express a ship's internal capacity as gross or net register tonnage.
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Bath (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit attested in biblical texts, roughly equal to about 22 liters.
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Gross/Net Register Tonnage
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Historical measurements representing a ship's internal volume used for commercial and regulatory purposes.