Selected Biblical Measurements Note: Metric equivalents (given in parenthesis) are approximations to the British measurements. Linear1 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.) 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) 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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