dry volume
How much is a biblical homer?
A homer was a very large capacity measure of ten ephahs, about 220 litres in the default system.
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homer — A homer was a very large capacity measure of ten ephahs, about 220 litres in the default system.
Do not confuse homer with omer: the homer is one hundred omers in the ratios used here.
Direct answer
1 homer ≈ 210–230 L ≈ 55.48–60.76 US gal · 46.19–50.59 Imp gal
Do not confuse homer with omer: the homer is one hundred omers in the ratios used here.
Biblical ratio: 10 ephahs = 100 omers = 1 homer.
| Amount | Metric range | US customary / imperial range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 homer | 210–230 L | 55.48–60.76 US gal · 46.19–50.59 Imp gal |
| 2 homers | 420–460 L | 110.95–121.52 US gal · 92.39–101.19 Imp gal |
| 5 homers | 1,050–1,150 L | 277.38–303.8 US gal · 230.97–252.96 Imp gal |
| 10 homers | 2,100–2,300 L | 554.76–607.6 US gal · 461.93–505.93 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.
Bible passages using this unit
Questions about homers
How much is one homer today?
210–230 L, or 55.48–60.76 US gal · 46.19–50.59 Imp gal, in this site's selected approximate system. Do not confuse homer with omer: the homer is one hundred omers in the ratios used here.
Is the homer 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.
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