Convert hin (Biblical) to acre-foot
Please provide values below to convert hin (Biblical) [hin] to acre-foot [ac*ft], or Convert acre-foot to hin (Biblical).
How to Convert Hin (Biblical) to Acre-Foot
1 hin = 2.97261506500979e-06 ac*ft
Example: convert 15 hin to ac*ft:
15 hin = 15 × 2.97261506500979e-06 ac*ft = 4.45892259751469e-05 ac*ft
Hin (Biblical) to Acre-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.
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.