Convert minim (US) to homer (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert minim (US) [min (US)] to homer (Biblical) [homer], or Convert homer (Biblical) to minim (US).
How to Convert Minim (Us) to Homer (Biblical)
1 min (US) = 2.80052363181818e-07 homer
Example: convert 15 min (US) to homer:
15 min (US) = 15 × 2.80052363181818e-07 homer = 4.20078544772727e-06 homer
Minim (Us) to Homer (Biblical) Conversion Table
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Minim (Us)
The minim (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to one fluid dram or approximately 0.0616115 milliliters.
History/Origin
The minim originated from the apothecary system, where it was used to measure small quantities of liquids, especially in pharmacy and medicine, dating back to the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the minim is rarely used outside of specific medical or pharmaceutical contexts, with metric units like milliliters being more common for volume measurement.
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.