Convert Peck (US) to Ephah (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert Peck (US) [pk (US)] to Ephah (Biblical) [ephah], or Convert Ephah (Biblical) to Peck (US).
How to Convert Peck (Us) to Ephah (Biblical)
1 pk (US) = 0.400443979168182 ephah
Example: convert 15 pk (US) to ephah:
15 pk (US) = 15 × 0.400443979168182 ephah = 6.00665968752273 ephah
Peck (Us) to Ephah (Biblical) Conversion Table
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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.
Ephah (Biblical)
An ephah is a biblical unit of dry volume measurement used for grains and other dry commodities, approximately equal to 22 liters or 0.78 bushels.
History/Origin
The ephah has origins in ancient Hebrew measurements, appearing in biblical texts as a standard measure for dry goods in ancient Israel. Its exact volume varied over time and region but was generally standardized in biblical times.
Current Use
Today, the ephah is primarily used in historical, religious, or cultural contexts to refer to biblical measurements. It is not used in modern commercial or scientific applications but may be referenced in biblical studies or historical discussions.