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How much is a biblical Ezekiel measuring reed?
Ezekiel 40:5 defines its reed as six long cubits, making it a little over 3.1 metres.
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Ezekiel measuring reed — Ezekiel 40:5 defines its reed as six long cubits, making it a little over 3.1 metres.
A reed can also mean the physical plant or an unspecified measuring rod. This conversion is only for Ezekiel's defined reed.
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1 Ezekiel measuring reed ≈ 3.11–3.15 m ≈ 10.2–10.33 ft
A reed can also mean the physical plant or an unspecified measuring rod. This conversion is only for Ezekiel's defined reed.
Biblical ratio: 6 long cubits = 1 measuring reed.
| Amount | Metric range | US customary / imperial range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Ezekiel measuring reed | 3.11–3.15 m | 10.2–10.33 ft |
| 2 Ezekiel measuring reeds | 6.22–6.3 m | 20.39–20.67 ft |
| 5 Ezekiel measuring reeds | 15.54–15.75 m | 50.98–51.67 ft |
| 10 Ezekiel measuring reeds | 31.08–31.5 m | 101.97–103.35 ft |
Primary reference: American Bible Society · Weights and Measures in Ancient Israel ↗. Used especially for the distinction between an ordinary cubit and Ezekiel's longer cubit-and-handbreadth standard. Accessed October 10, 2026.
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Questions about Ezekiel measuring reeds
How much is one Ezekiel measuring reed today?
3.11–3.15 m, or 10.2–10.33 ft, in this site's selected approximate system. A reed can also mean the physical plant or an unspecified measuring rod. This conversion is only for Ezekiel's defined reed.
Is the Ezekiel measuring reed 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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