Convert gill (US) to homer (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert gill (US) [gi] to homer (Biblical) [homer], or Convert homer (Biblical) to gill (US).
How to Convert Gill (Us) to Homer (Biblical)
1 gi = 0.000537700536363636 homer
Example: convert 15 gi to homer:
15 gi = 15 × 0.000537700536363636 homer = 0.00806550804545455 homer
Gill (Us) to Homer (Biblical) Conversion Table
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Gill (Us)
A gill (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-quarter of a US pint, or 4 US fluid ounces.
History/Origin
The gill originated from the Old French 'gelle' and was historically used in the UK and US for measuring liquids, especially in brewing and cooking. Its usage has declined with the standardization of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the US gill is rarely used in everyday measurement but may still be encountered in historical contexts, traditional recipes, or specific industries like brewing and bartending in the United States.
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.