Convert Omer (Biblical) to Bushel (US)
Please provide values below to convert Omer (Biblical) [omer] to Bushel (US) [bu (US)], or Convert Bushel (US) to Omer (Biblical).
How to Convert Omer (Biblical) to Bushel (Us)
1 omer = 0.0624307051684484 bu (US)
Example: convert 15 omer to bu (US):
15 omer = 15 × 0.0624307051684484 bu (US) = 0.936460577526726 bu (US)
Omer (Biblical) to Bushel (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.
Bushel (Us)
A bushel (US) is a unit of volume used primarily for dry commodities, equivalent to 8 gallons or approximately 35.24 liters.
History/Origin
The bushel has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a measure of capacity for grains and other dry goods. It was standardized in the United States in the 19th century to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
The bushel (US) is widely used in agriculture and food industries to measure quantities of crops such as wheat, corn, and soybeans, and is also used in trade and commodity markets.