Convert homer (Biblical) to hundred-cubic foot
Please provide values below to convert homer (Biblical) [homer] to hundred-cubic foot [100 ft^3], or Convert hundred-cubic foot to homer (Biblical).
How to Convert Homer (Biblical) to Hundred-Cubic Foot
1 homer = 0.0776922667653255 100 ft^3
Example: convert 15 homer to 100 ft^3:
15 homer = 15 × 0.0776922667653255 100 ft^3 = 1.16538400147988 100 ft^3
Homer (Biblical) to Hundred-Cubic Foot Conversion Table
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Homer (Biblical)
The homer is an ancient biblical unit of volume used to measure dry commodities, approximately equivalent to 6 bushels or about 220 liters.
History/Origin
The homer originates from biblical times and was used in ancient Israel for measuring grain and other dry goods. It is mentioned in the Old Testament and reflects the measurement practices of that era.
Current Use
The homer is largely obsolete today and is primarily of historical and biblical interest. It is occasionally referenced in scholarly studies of ancient measurements but is not used in modern measurement systems.
Hundred-Cubic Foot
A hundred-cubic foot is a unit of volume equal to 100 cubic feet, commonly used in measuring large quantities of gases or liquids.
History/Origin
The hundred-cubic foot has historically been used in industries such as natural gas and HVAC to quantify large volumes, especially in the United States, as a convenient measure for gas quantities.
Current Use
Today, the hundred-cubic foot is primarily used in the natural gas industry to measure gas volumes, though it is less common with the adoption of standard SI units like cubic meters.