Weights and Measurements Interactive

 

Put biblical measurements in context by converting them into modern examples. Enter a biblical quantity and get multiple modern points of reference. The Bible says Noah's arc was 300 cubits long. The Weights and Measurement converter tells you that equals 450 feet—but also that it was as long as a 747, as tall as three giraffes, and as wide as a blue whale.

Discover how many liters are in an ephah, how far a shekel reaches, and much more. This fun calculator helps you understand all sorts of ancient measurements, so you can better understand the biblical world.

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