Convert homer (Biblical) to acre-foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert homer (Biblical) [homer] to acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)], or Convert acre-foot (US survey) to homer (Biblical).
How to Convert Homer (Biblical) to Acre-Foot (Us Survey)
1 homer = 0.000178355832273008 ac*ft (US)
Example: convert 15 homer to ac*ft (US):
15 homer = 15 × 0.000178355832273008 ac*ft (US) = 0.00267533748409512 ac*ft (US)
Homer (Biblical) to Acre-Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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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.
Acre-Foot (Us Survey)
An acre-foot is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States to measure large quantities of water, equivalent to the volume of one acre of surface area to a depth of one foot.
History/Origin
The acre-foot originated from the traditional use of acres and feet as units of land and water measurement in the United States, primarily for irrigation and water resource management, becoming standardized in the early 20th century.
Current Use
The acre-foot is primarily used in water resource management, including measuring reservoir capacities, water rights, and irrigation supplies within the United States.