Convert Ephah (Biblical) to Pint dry (US)
Please provide values below to convert Ephah (Biblical) [ephah] to Pint dry (US) [pt dry], or Convert Pint dry (US) to Ephah (Biblical).
How to Convert Ephah (Biblical) to Pint Dry (Us)
1 ephah = 39.9556513047456 pt dry
Example: convert 15 ephah to pt dry:
15 ephah = 15 × 39.9556513047456 pt dry = 599.334769571184 pt dry
Ephah (Biblical) to Pint Dry (Us) Conversion Table
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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.
Pint Dry (Us)
A pint dry (US) is a unit of volume used to measure dry commodities, equivalent to 1/8 of a US dry gallon, or approximately 33.6 cubic inches (550.61 milliliters).
History/Origin
The pint dry originated in the United States as a customary unit for measuring dry goods, historically used in agriculture and trade. It has been standardized in the US customary system but is less common today due to the adoption of metric measurements.
Current Use
The pint dry (US) is primarily used in specific contexts such as agricultural, food industry, and historical references. It is part of volume conversions within the 'Volume - Dry' category but is rarely used in everyday measurements today.