Convert Omer (Biblical) to Pint dry (US)
Please provide values below to convert Omer (Biblical) [omer] to Pint dry (US) [pt dry], or Convert Pint dry (US) to Omer (Biblical).
How to Convert Omer (Biblical) to Pint Dry (Us)
1 omer = 3.99556513047456 pt dry
Example: convert 15 omer to pt dry:
15 omer = 15 × 3.99556513047456 pt dry = 59.9334769571184 pt dry
Omer (Biblical) to Pint Dry (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.
Pint Dry (Us)
A pint dry (US) is a unit of volume used to measure dry commodities, equivalent to 1/8 of a US dry gallon, or approximately 33.6 cubic inches (550.61 milliliters).
History/Origin
The pint dry originated in the United States as a customary unit for measuring dry goods, historically used in agriculture and trade. It has been standardized in the US customary system but is less common today due to the adoption of metric measurements.
Current Use
The pint dry (US) is primarily used in specific contexts such as agricultural, food industry, and historical references. It is part of volume conversions within the 'Volume - Dry' category but is rarely used in everyday measurements today.