What is a ton register (ton reg)?

A ton register is a historical maritime volume unit equal to 100 cubic feet, used to express a ship's internal capacity for regulatory and commercial purposes.

What does the cab (Biblical) measure?

The cab is an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit used for measuring grains, oil, and other commodities in biblical and rabbinic contexts.

Why does this conversion have some uncertainty?

The cab unit's exact volume varies across different scholarly sources, generally ranging from about 1.0 to 1.3 liters, introducing some variation in conversions.

How to Convert from Ton Register [ton reg] to Cab (Biblical)

Convert volume measurements from ton register (ton reg) to cab (Biblical) with ease using our online tool. Ideal for maritime history, biblical archaeology, and comparative volume studies.

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Ton register [ton reg] to Cab (Biblical) Conversion Table

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Ton register [ton reg] to Cab (Biblical) Conversion Table
Ton register [ton reg]	Cab (Biblical)

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter helps translate volume values from ton register, a maritime measure of ship capacity, into cab, an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit found in biblical texts and rabbinic literature.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in ton register units you want to convert.
Select 'ton register' as the source unit and 'cab (Biblical)' as the target unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in cabs.
Review the output to assist with historical or biblical volume comparisons.

Key Features

Converts ton register volume (historical ship capacity) into cab (Biblical dry volume).
Includes a precise conversion factor based on established historical measurements.
Ideal for researchers in maritime history, biblical studies, and archaeology.
Web-based, user-friendly interface accessible from any browser.
Supports conversion for analysis of cargo-hold volumes and biblical quantities.

Examples

2 Ton register equals approximately 4633.67 Cab (Biblical).
0.5 Ton register equals approximately 1158.42 Cab (Biblical).

Common Use Cases

Converting ship volume from maritime registers into biblical dry volume units.
Comparing ancient Hebrew grain or oil measures with ship cargo space.
Assisting biblical archaeologists and scholars in translating historical texts.
Calculating port fees or historical shipping data using old ton register records.

Tips & Best Practices

Understand that cab volume varies among sources between 1.0 and 1.3 litres.
Use this tool mainly for historical and academic purposes due to unit variability.
Double-check conversions when using data for scholarly work or publications.
Complement volume conversions with contextual research on unit usage.

Limitations

Exact cab volume differs depending on scholarly interpretation, affecting precision.
Ton register is an older maritime unit largely replaced by modern gross or net tonnage.
This converter is not intended for contemporary commercial shipping calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ton register (ton reg)?: A ton register is a historical maritime volume unit equal to 100 cubic feet, used to express a ship's internal capacity for regulatory and commercial purposes.
What does the cab (Biblical) measure?: The cab is an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit used for measuring grains, oil, and other commodities in biblical and rabbinic contexts.
Why does this conversion have some uncertainty?: The cab unit's exact volume varies across different scholarly sources, generally ranging from about 1.0 to 1.3 liters, introducing some variation in conversions.

Key Terminology

Ton register [ton reg]: A maritime volume unit equal to 100 cubic feet used historically for ship internal capacity measurement.
Cab (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew unit of dry volume used in biblical and rabbinic texts to measure grains, oil, and other commodities.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit measures the internal capacity of a ship?

Cab (Biblical)

Ton register

Seah

What type of volume does the cab (Biblical) measure?

Dry volume for grains and oil

Ship cargo capacity

Liquid volume only

What is a limitation of converting ton register to cab?

Cab volume varies by interpretation

Ton register is a modern unit

Cab measures liquid volume only

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