Convert hin (Biblical) to board foot
Please provide values below to convert hin (Biblical) [hin] to board foot [FBM], or Convert board foot to hin (Biblical).
How to Convert Hin (Biblical) to Board Foot
1 hin = 1.55384536040708 FBM
Example: convert 15 hin to FBM:
15 hin = 15 × 1.55384536040708 FBM = 23.3076804061062 FBM
Hin (Biblical) to Board Foot Conversion Table
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Hin (Biblical)
A hin is a biblical unit of volume used to measure liquids, approximately equivalent to 4.55 liters or 1.2 gallons.
History/Origin
The hin originates from ancient Hebrew measurements and is frequently mentioned in biblical texts, particularly in the context of sacrificial offerings and ritual purification, dating back to the early centuries of the first millennium BCE.
Current Use
Today, the hin is primarily of historical and biblical interest, with limited practical use outside of scholarly studies, biblical references, and historical reconstructions of ancient measurements.
Board Foot
A board foot is a unit of volume measurement for lumber, representing a volume of 1 foot long by 1 foot wide by 1 inch thick.
History/Origin
The board foot originated in the United States in the 19th century as a standard measurement for lumber industry, simplifying trade and inventory calculations.
Current Use
It is still widely used in the lumber and woodworking industries to quantify and price wood volumes, especially in North America.