liquid volume
How much is a biblical log?
A log was a small liquid measure, approximately 0.3 litre in the default reference system.
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log — A log was a small liquid measure, approximately 0.3 litre in the default reference system.
The log appears with oil in Leviticus; this converts volume, not the oil's weight.
Direct answer
1 log ≈ 300–330 mL ≈ 1.27–1.39 US cups · 10.6–11.6 Imp fl oz
The log appears with oil in Leviticus; this converts volume, not the oil's weight.
Biblical ratio: About 1/72 bath.
| Amount | Metric range | US customary / imperial range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 log | 300–330 mL | 1.27–1.39 US cups · 10.6–11.6 Imp fl oz |
| 2 logs | 600–660 mL | 2.54–2.79 US cups · 21.1–23.2 Imp fl oz |
| 5 logs | 1.5–1.65 L | 1.59–1.74 US qt · 1.32–1.45 Imp qt |
| 10 logs | 3.0–3.3 L | 3.17–3.49 US qt · 2.64–2.9 Imp qt |
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 logs
How much is one log today?
300–330 mL, or 1.27–1.39 US cups · 10.6–11.6 Imp fl oz, in this site's selected approximate system. The log appears with oil in Leviticus; this converts volume, not the oil's weight.
Is the log 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.