Convert Omer (Biblical) to Barrel dry (US)
Please provide values below to convert Omer (Biblical) [omer] to Barrel dry (US) [bbl dry], or Convert Barrel dry (US) to Omer (Biblical).
How to Convert Omer (Biblical) to Barrel Dry (Us)
1 omer = 0.0190266775779243 bbl dry
Example: convert 15 omer to bbl dry:
15 omer = 15 × 0.0190266775779243 bbl dry = 0.285400163668864 bbl dry
Omer (Biblical) to Barrel Dry (Us) Conversion Table
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Omer (Biblical)
An omer is an ancient Hebrew unit of dry volume measurement, traditionally used for grains and other dry commodities.
History/Origin
The omer dates back to biblical times, notably mentioned in the Old Testament as a measure of grain offerings and quantities, roughly equivalent to about 2.3 liters or 0.6 gallons in modern terms.
Current Use
Today, the omer is primarily used in historical, religious, and scholarly contexts to refer to biblical measurements; it is not used as a standard unit of measurement in modern commerce.
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.