Convert acre-inch to homer (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert acre-inch [ac*in] to homer (Biblical) [homer], or Convert homer (Biblical) to acre-inch.
How to Convert Acre-Inch to Homer (Biblical)
1 ac*in = 467.227968181818 homer
Example: convert 15 ac*in to homer:
15 ac*in = 15 × 467.227968181818 homer = 7008.41952272727 homer
Acre-Inch to Homer (Biblical) Conversion Table
| acre-inch | homer (Biblical) |
|---|
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.
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.