Convert Barrel dry (US) to Homer (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert Barrel dry (US) [bbl dry] to Homer (Biblical) [homer], or Convert Homer (Biblical) to Barrel dry (US).
How to Convert Barrel Dry (Us) to Homer (Biblical)
1 bbl dry = 0.525577834545455 homer
Example: convert 15 bbl dry to homer:
15 bbl dry = 15 × 0.525577834545455 homer = 7.88366751818182 homer
Barrel Dry (Us) to Homer (Biblical) Conversion Table
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Barrel Dry (Us)
The barrel dry (US) is a unit of volume used to measure dry commodities, equivalent to 115.627 cubic inches or approximately 1.84 gallons.
History/Origin
The barrel dry originated in the United States as a standard measure for dry goods such as grains and other commodities, established in the 19th century to facilitate trade and standardization.
Current Use
Today, the barrel dry (US) is primarily used in the agricultural and commodities industries to quantify dry bulk materials, although its usage has declined with the adoption of metric units.
Homer (Biblical)
The homer is an ancient biblical unit of dry volume measurement used primarily for measuring grain and other dry commodities.
History/Origin
Originating from biblical times, the homer was used in ancient Israel and surrounding regions. It is mentioned in the Old Testament and was a standard measure for large quantities of dry goods in ancient Hebrew culture.
Current Use
Today, the homer is largely obsolete and not used in modern measurement systems. It is primarily of historical and biblical interest, with its value often referenced in historical and religious studies.