Convert bath (Biblical) to acre-foot
Please provide values below to convert bath (Biblical) [bath] to acre-foot [ac*ft], or Convert acre-foot to bath (Biblical).
How to Convert Bath (Biblical) to Acre-Foot
1 bath = 1.78356902279161e-05 ac*ft
Example: convert 15 bath to ac*ft:
15 bath = 15 × 1.78356902279161e-05 ac*ft = 0.000267535353418742 ac*ft
Bath (Biblical) to Acre-Foot Conversion Table
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Bath (Biblical)
The bath is an ancient biblical unit of volume used primarily for measuring liquids, especially in the context of biblical times and texts.
History/Origin
The bath originates from ancient Israelite measurements and was used in biblical times. Its exact volume varied over time and regions, but it was generally considered to be a large unit for liquid measurement, often associated with the capacity of a large vessel or container.
Current Use
Today, the bath is primarily of historical and biblical significance, with limited modern application. It is sometimes referenced in biblical studies and historical research related to ancient measurements.
Acre-Foot
An acre-foot is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States to measure large quantities of water, representing the volume of one acre of surface area to a depth of one foot.
History/Origin
The acre-foot originated in the United States as a practical measurement for water rights and irrigation, combining the acre (area) and foot (depth) units to quantify water volume in land management and water resource planning.
Current Use
It is primarily used in water resource management, irrigation planning, and hydrology to quantify large volumes of water, especially in the context of reservoirs, water rights, and distribution systems.