Convert hin (Biblical) to barrel (oil)
Please provide values below to convert hin (Biblical) [hin] to barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)], or Convert barrel (oil) to hin (Biblical).
How to Convert Hin (Biblical) to Barrel (Oil)
1 hin = 0.0230626397053064 bbl (oil)
Example: convert 15 hin to bbl (oil):
15 hin = 15 × 0.0230626397053064 bbl (oil) = 0.345939595579596 bbl (oil)
Hin (Biblical) to Barrel (Oil) 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.
Barrel (Oil)
A barrel (bbl) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure quantities of oil and petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for liquid goods in the 19th century, initially used in the brewing and distilling industries. Its use for oil measurement became standardized in the early 20th century, with the 42-gallon size becoming the industry standard in the United States.
Current Use
The barrel remains the standard unit of measurement for crude oil and petroleum products globally, used in trading, production, and inventory management within the oil industry.