liquid volume
How much is a biblical bath?
A bath was a major Hebrew liquid measure, about 22 litres in the selected system.
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bath — A bath was a major Hebrew liquid measure, about 22 litres in the selected system.
The bath and dry ephah are paired as equal capacities in Ezekiel 45, while the material placed in them may weigh very differently.
Direct answer
1 bath ≈ 21–23 L ≈ 5.55–6.08 US gal · 4.62–5.06 Imp gal
The bath and dry ephah are paired as equal capacities in Ezekiel 45, while the material placed in them may weigh very differently.
Biblical ratio: 6 hins = 1 bath; capacity comparable to 1 ephah.
| Amount | Metric range | US customary / imperial range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bath | 21–23 L | 5.55–6.08 US gal · 4.62–5.06 Imp gal |
| 2 baths | 42–46 L | 11.1–12.15 US gal · 9.24–10.12 Imp gal |
| 5 baths | 105–115 L | 27.74–30.38 US gal · 23.1–25.3 Imp gal |
| 10 baths | 210–230 L | 55.48–60.76 US gal · 46.19–50.59 Imp gal |
Primary reference: ESV Global Study Bible · Table of Weights and Measures ↗. The default system used for the representative estimates. The table says all equivalents are approximate and varied by time and place. Accessed October 10, 2026.
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Questions about baths
How much is one bath today?
21–23 L, or 5.55–6.08 US gal · 4.62–5.06 Imp gal, in this site's selected approximate system. The bath and dry ephah are paired as equal capacities in Ezekiel 45, while the material placed in them may weigh very differently.
Is the bath conversion exact?
No. Biblical weights and measures varied by period, place, and standard. The displayed range is for reading scale and should not be treated as a calibrated surviving object.
Can I turn the result into a modern price or food weight?
Not without additional evidence. Metal price, purchasing power, material purity, grain density, and container packing are separate questions from unit conversion.