Convert hin (Biblical) to acre-inch
Please provide values below to convert hin (Biblical) [hin] to acre-inch [ac*in], or Convert acre-inch to hin (Biblical).
How to Convert Hin (Biblical) to Acre-Inch
1 hin = 3.56713808957946e-05 ac*in
Example: convert 15 hin to ac*in:
15 hin = 15 × 3.56713808957946e-05 ac*in = 0.000535070713436918 ac*in
Hin (Biblical) to Acre-Inch 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-Inch
An acre-inch is a unit of volume equal to the volume of one acre of surface area filled to a depth of one inch.
History/Origin
The acre-inch has historically been used in agriculture and water resource management to measure water volume over large land areas, especially in irrigation contexts, originating from the traditional use of acres and inches as units of land area and depth.
Current Use
Today, the acre-inch is primarily used in the United States for measuring water volumes in irrigation, water rights, and reservoir capacities, especially in agricultural and environmental management.