Convert gill (US) to hin (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert gill (US) [gi] to hin (Biblical) [hin], or Convert hin (Biblical) to gill (US).
How to Convert Gill (Us) to Hin (Biblical)
1 gi = 0.032262031888527 hin
Example: convert 15 gi to hin:
15 gi = 15 × 0.032262031888527 hin = 0.483930478327905 hin
Gill (Us) to Hin (Biblical) Conversion Table
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Gill (Us)
A gill (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-quarter of a US pint, or 4 US fluid ounces.
History/Origin
The gill originated from the Old French 'gelle' and was historically used in the UK and US for measuring liquids, especially in brewing and cooking. Its usage has declined with the standardization of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the US gill is rarely used in everyday measurement but may still be encountered in historical contexts, traditional recipes, or specific industries like brewing and bartending in the United States.
Hin (Biblical)
A hin is a biblical unit of volume used to measure liquids, approximately equivalent to 4.55 liters or 1.2 gallons.
History/Origin
The hin originates from ancient Hebrew measurements and is frequently mentioned in biblical texts, particularly in the context of sacrificial offerings and ritual purification, dating back to the early centuries of the first millennium BCE.
Current Use
Today, the hin is primarily of historical and biblical interest, with limited practical use outside of scholarly studies, biblical references, and historical reconstructions of ancient measurements.