Convert Bushel (US) to Ephah (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert Bushel (US) [bu (US)] to Ephah (Biblical) [ephah], or Convert Ephah (Biblical) to Bushel (US).
How to Convert Bushel (Us) to Ephah (Biblical)
1 bu (US) = 1.60177591667727 ephah
Example: convert 15 bu (US) to ephah:
15 bu (US) = 15 × 1.60177591667727 ephah = 24.0266387501591 ephah
Bushel (Us) to Ephah (Biblical) Conversion Table
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Bushel (Us)
A bushel (US) is a unit of volume used primarily for dry commodities, equivalent to 8 gallons or approximately 35.24 liters.
History/Origin
The bushel has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a measure of capacity for grains and other dry goods. It was standardized in the United States in the 19th century to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
The bushel (US) is widely used in agriculture and food industries to measure quantities of crops such as wheat, corn, and soybeans, and is also used in trade and commodity markets.
Ephah (Biblical)
An ephah is a biblical unit of dry volume measurement used for grains and other dry commodities, approximately equal to 22 liters or 0.78 bushels.
History/Origin
The ephah has origins in ancient Hebrew measurements, appearing in biblical texts as a standard measure for dry goods in ancient Israel. Its exact volume varied over time and region but was generally standardized in biblical times.
Current Use
Today, the ephah is primarily used in historical, religious, or cultural contexts to refer to biblical measurements. It is not used in modern commercial or scientific applications but may be referenced in biblical studies or historical discussions.