Convert Homer (Biblical) to Bushel (US)
Please provide values below to convert Homer (Biblical) [homer] to Bushel (US) [bu (US)], or Convert Bushel (US) to Homer (Biblical).
How to Convert Homer (Biblical) to Bushel (Us)
1 homer = 6.24307051684484 bu (US)
Example: convert 15 homer to bu (US):
15 homer = 15 × 6.24307051684484 bu (US) = 93.6460577526726 bu (US)
Homer (Biblical) to Bushel (Us) Conversion Table
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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.
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.