SELECTED BIBLICAL MEASUREMENTS

Note: Metric equivalents (given in parenthesis) are approximations to the British measurements.

Linear




1 Cubit

varied between 18" and 21", depending upon the region of use. (457-533mm.)




1 Reed

approximately 5 feet. (1520mm.)




1 Palm

approximately 5 inches. (127mm.)




1 Finger

approximately 1 inch. (25.4mm.)




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Liquids




1 Bath

approximately 4 gallons. (22.7 litres)




10 Baths

10 Ephahs, or 1 Homer, or 1 Cor, or approximately 40 gallons. (227 litres)




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Solids




20 Gerahs

1 Shekel, or approximately 1/4 ounce in weight. (7.08 grammes)




60 Shekels

1 Mina, or approximately 1 pound in weight. (434 grammes)




1 Talent

3000 Shekels, or 50 Minas, or approximately 50 pounds in weight. (22.7kg)




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