Convert Homer (Biblical) to Pint dry (US)
Please provide values below to convert Homer (Biblical) [homer] to Pint dry (US) [pt dry], or Convert Pint dry (US) to Homer (Biblical).
How to Convert Homer (Biblical) to Pint Dry (Us)
1 homer = 399.556513047456 pt dry
Example: convert 15 homer to pt dry:
15 homer = 15 × 399.556513047456 pt dry = 5993.34769571184 pt dry
Homer (Biblical) to Pint Dry (Us) Conversion Table
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Homer (Biblical)
The homer is an ancient biblical unit of dry volume measurement used primarily for measuring grain and other dry commodities.
History/Origin
Originating from biblical times, the homer was used in ancient Israel and surrounding regions. It is mentioned in the Old Testament and was a standard measure for large quantities of dry goods in ancient Hebrew culture.
Current Use
Today, the homer is largely obsolete and not used in modern measurement systems. It is primarily of historical and biblical interest, with its value often referenced in historical and religious studies.
Pint Dry (Us)
A pint dry (US) is a unit of volume used to measure dry commodities, equivalent to 1/8 of a US dry gallon, or approximately 33.6 cubic inches (550.61 milliliters).
History/Origin
The pint dry originated in the United States as a customary unit for measuring dry goods, historically used in agriculture and trade. It has been standardized in the US customary system but is less common today due to the adoption of metric measurements.
Current Use
The pint dry (US) is primarily used in specific contexts such as agricultural, food industry, and historical references. It is part of volume conversions within the 'Volume - Dry' category but is rarely used in everyday measurements today.