Convert Barrel dry (US) to Ephah (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert Barrel dry (US) [bbl dry] to Ephah (Biblical) [ephah], or Convert Ephah (Biblical) to Barrel dry (US).
How to Convert Barrel Dry (Us) to Ephah (Biblical)
1 bbl dry = 5.25577834545455 ephah
Example: convert 15 bbl dry to ephah:
15 bbl dry = 15 × 5.25577834545455 ephah = 78.8366751818182 ephah
Barrel Dry (Us) to Ephah (Biblical) Conversion Table
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Barrel Dry (Us)
The barrel dry (US) is a unit of volume used to measure dry commodities, equivalent to 115.627 cubic inches or approximately 1.84 gallons.
History/Origin
The barrel dry originated in the United States as a standard measure for dry goods such as grains and other commodities, established in the 19th century to facilitate trade and standardization.
Current Use
Today, the barrel dry (US) is primarily used in the agricultural and commodities industries to quantify dry bulk materials, although its usage has declined with the adoption of metric units.
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.