Convert Quart dry (US) to Ephah (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert Quart dry (US) [qt dry] to Ephah (Biblical) [ephah], or Convert Ephah (Biblical) to Quart dry (US).
How to Convert Quart Dry (Us) to Ephah (Biblical)
1 qt dry = 0.0500554973954545 ephah
Example: convert 15 qt dry to ephah:
15 qt dry = 15 × 0.0500554973954545 ephah = 0.750832460931818 ephah
Quart Dry (Us) to Ephah (Biblical) Conversion Table
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Quart Dry (Us)
Quart dry (US) is a unit of volume measurement used for dry goods, equivalent to 2 US dry quarts or approximately 1.101 liters.
History/Origin
The quart dry (US) has been used in the United States since the 19th century as a standard measure for dry commodities, originating from the British imperial system and adapted for American use.
Current Use
Today, the quart dry (US) is primarily used in cooking, food industry, and agricultural contexts within the United States to measure dry ingredients and commodities.
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.