Convert hin (Biblical) to dekaliter
Please provide values below to convert hin (Biblical) [hin] to dekaliter [daL], or Convert dekaliter to hin (Biblical).
How to Convert Hin (Biblical) to Dekaliter
1 hin = 0.36666667 daL
Example: convert 15 hin to daL:
15 hin = 15 × 0.36666667 daL = 5.50000005 daL
Hin (Biblical) to Dekaliter 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.
Dekaliter
A dekaliter (daL) is a unit of volume equal to 10 liters.
History/Origin
The dekaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a decimal multiple of the liter to facilitate larger volume measurements, especially in scientific and industrial contexts.
Current Use
Dekaliter is used in contexts requiring measurement of larger liquid volumes, such as in agriculture, food industry, and scientific research, though it is less common than liters.