Convert homer (Biblical) to acre-foot
Please provide values below to convert homer (Biblical) [homer] to acre-foot [ac*ft], or Convert acre-foot to homer (Biblical).
How to Convert Homer (Biblical) to Acre-Foot
1 homer = 0.000178356902279161 ac*ft
Example: convert 15 homer to ac*ft:
15 homer = 15 × 0.000178356902279161 ac*ft = 0.00267535353418742 ac*ft
Homer (Biblical) to Acre-Foot 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
An acre-foot is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States to measure large quantities of water, representing the volume of one acre of surface area to a depth of one foot.
History/Origin
The acre-foot originated in the United States as a practical measurement for water rights and irrigation, combining the acre (area) and foot (depth) units to quantify water volume in land management and water resource planning.
Current Use
It is primarily used in water resource management, irrigation planning, and hydrology to quantify large volumes of water, especially in the context of reservoirs, water rights, and distribution systems.