Convert homer (Biblical) to acre-inch
Please provide values below to convert homer (Biblical) [homer] to acre-inch [ac*in], or Convert acre-inch to homer (Biblical).
How to Convert Homer (Biblical) to Acre-Inch
1 homer = 0.00214028283429056 ac*in
Example: convert 15 homer to ac*in:
15 homer = 15 × 0.00214028283429056 ac*in = 0.0321042425143584 ac*in
Homer (Biblical) to Acre-Inch Conversion Table
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Homer (Biblical)
The homer is an ancient biblical unit of volume used to measure dry commodities, approximately equivalent to 6 bushels or about 220 liters.
History/Origin
The homer originates from biblical times and was used in ancient Israel for measuring grain and other dry goods. It is mentioned in the Old Testament and reflects the measurement practices of that era.
Current Use
The homer is largely obsolete today and is primarily of historical and biblical interest. It is occasionally referenced in scholarly studies of ancient measurements but is not used in modern measurement systems.
Acre-Inch
An acre-inch is a unit of volume equal to the volume of one acre of surface area filled to a depth of one inch.
History/Origin
The acre-inch has historically been used in agriculture and water resource management to measure water volume over large land areas, especially in irrigation contexts, originating from the traditional use of acres and inches as units of land area and depth.
Current Use
Today, the acre-inch is primarily used in the United States for measuring water volumes in irrigation, water rights, and reservoir capacities, especially in agricultural and environmental management.