Convert gallon (UK) to homer (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert gallon (UK) [gal (UK)] to homer (Biblical) [homer], or Convert homer (Biblical) to gallon (UK).
How to Convert Gallon (Uk) to Homer (Biblical)
1 gal (UK) = 0.0206640454545455 homer
Example: convert 15 gal (UK) to homer:
15 gal (UK) = 15 × 0.0206640454545455 homer = 0.309960681818182 homer
Gallon (Uk) to Homer (Biblical) Conversion Table
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Gallon (Uk)
The gallon (UK), also known as the imperial gallon, is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 4.54609 liters.
History/Origin
The UK gallon was established in 1824 as part of the imperial system, replacing earlier gallons used in England. It was standardized with the adoption of the imperial system, based on the volume of 10 pounds of water at a specific temperature.
Current Use
The UK gallon is still used in the United Kingdom for measuring fuel, beverages, and other liquids, though the liter is increasingly common in official and scientific contexts.
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.