Convert homer (Biblical) to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert homer (Biblical) [homer] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to homer (Biblical).
How to Convert Homer (Biblical) to Cubic Centimeter
1 homer = 220000 cm^3
Example: convert 15 homer to cm^3:
15 homer = 15 × 220000 cm^3 = 3300000 cm^3
Homer (Biblical) to Cubic Centimeter Conversion Table
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Homer (Biblical)
The homer is an ancient biblical unit of volume used to measure dry commodities, approximately equivalent to 6 bushels or about 220 liters.
History/Origin
The homer originates from biblical times and was used in ancient Israel for measuring grain and other dry goods. It is mentioned in the Old Testament and reflects the measurement practices of that era.
Current Use
The homer is largely obsolete today and is primarily of historical and biblical interest. It is occasionally referenced in scholarly studies of ancient measurements but is not used in modern measurement systems.
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).