Convert hin (Biblical) to cup (metric)
Please provide values below to convert hin (Biblical) [hin] to cup (metric) [cup (metric)], or Convert cup (metric) to hin (Biblical).
How to Convert Hin (Biblical) to Cup (Metric)
1 hin = 14.6666668 cup (metric)
Example: convert 15 hin to cup (metric):
15 hin = 15 × 14.6666668 cup (metric) = 220.000002 cup (metric)
Hin (Biblical) to Cup (Metric) 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.
Cup (Metric)
A metric cup is a unit of volume measurement equal to 250 milliliters.
History/Origin
The metric cup was introduced as part of the metric system to standardize volume measurements, replacing various traditional cups used in different regions.
Current Use
The metric cup is commonly used in cooking and baking in countries adopting the metric system, especially in recipes and food labeling.