Convert dram to hin (Biblical)

Please provide values below to convert dram [dr] to hin (Biblical) [hin], or Convert hin (Biblical) to dram.




How to Convert Dram to Hin (Biblical)

1 dr = 0.00100818844538011 hin

Example: convert 15 dr to hin:
15 dr = 15 Γ— 0.00100818844538011 hin = 0.0151228266807016 hin


Dram to Hin (Biblical) Conversion Table

dram hin (Biblical)

Dram

A dram is a unit of volume traditionally used to measure liquids, equivalent to 1/8 of an fluid ounce or approximately 3.7 milliliters.

History/Origin

The dram originated in the apothecary system in medieval Europe and was historically used for measuring medicines and small quantities of liquids. Its use has declined with the adoption of metric units.

Current Use

Today, the dram is primarily used in the context of measuring spirits and liquors, especially in the United States, where it is often used to denote a small serving or shot of alcohol.


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.



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