Convert Omer (Biblical) to Peck (US)
Please provide values below to convert Omer (Biblical) [omer] to Peck (US) [pk (US)], or Convert Peck (US) to Omer (Biblical).
How to Convert Omer (Biblical) to Peck (Us)
1 omer = 0.249722820674502 pk (US)
Example: convert 15 omer to pk (US):
15 omer = 15 × 0.249722820674502 pk (US) = 3.74584231011753 pk (US)
Omer (Biblical) to Peck (Us) Conversion Table
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Omer (Biblical)
An omer is an ancient Hebrew unit of dry volume measurement, traditionally used for grains and other dry commodities.
History/Origin
The omer dates back to biblical times, notably mentioned in the Old Testament as a measure of grain offerings and quantities, roughly equivalent to about 2.3 liters or 0.6 gallons in modern terms.
Current Use
Today, the omer is primarily used in historical, religious, and scholarly contexts to refer to biblical measurements; it is not used as a standard unit of measurement in modern commerce.
Peck (Us)
A peck (US) is a unit of dry volume measurement equal to 8 dry quarts or approximately 9 liters.
History/Origin
The peck originated in England and was adopted in the United States as a standard dry volume unit. It was historically used in agriculture and food measurement, especially for produce and grains.
Current Use
Today, the peck is primarily used in the United States for measuring produce and agricultural products, often in farming and food retail contexts, though it is largely replaced by metric units in most applications.