Convert hin (Biblical) to cord
Please provide values below to convert hin (Biblical) [hin] to cord [cd], or Convert cord to hin (Biblical).
How to Convert Hin (Biblical) to Cord
1 hin = 0.00101161806737639 cd
Example: convert 15 hin to cd:
15 hin = 15 × 0.00101161806737639 cd = 0.0151742710106458 cd
Hin (Biblical) to Cord Conversion Table
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Hin (Biblical)
A hin is a biblical unit of volume used to measure liquids, approximately equivalent to 4.55 liters or 1.2 gallons.
History/Origin
The hin originates from ancient Hebrew measurements and is frequently mentioned in biblical texts, particularly in the context of sacrificial offerings and ritual purification, dating back to the early centuries of the first millennium BCE.
Current Use
Today, the hin is primarily of historical and biblical interest, with limited practical use outside of scholarly studies, biblical references, and historical reconstructions of ancient measurements.
Cord
A cord is a unit of volume used to measure firewood and other stacked materials, equal to 128 cubic feet (3.62 cubic meters).
History/Origin
The cord originated in North America in the 17th century as a practical measure for stacking firewood, with its size standardized in the 19th century to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
Today, the cord is primarily used in the United States and Canada for selling and purchasing firewood and other bulk materials, with standardized measurements to ensure fair trade.