What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms volume measures from the biblical cor, an ancient dry volume unit used to quantify grain, into pecks, a modern US customary unit commonly used for agricultural produce. It supports scholarly, archaeological, and practical agricultural needs.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in cor (Biblical) you wish to convert.
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Select cor (Biblical) as the source unit and peck (US) as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to see the resulting volume in pecks (US).
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Use the output to compare or interpret dry volume measures for your specific purpose.
Key Features
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Converts cor (Biblical) units to peck (US) volumes accurately via a defined conversion rate.
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Useful for interpreting ancient grain quantities in modern agricultural terms.
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Easy to use interface for quick volume unit conversion.
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Supports volume measurements relevant to biblical scholarship and produce marketing.
Examples
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2 cor (Biblical) equals approximately 49.9445617 peck (US).
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0.5 cor (Biblical) converts to about 12.486140425 peck (US).
Common Use Cases
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Converting biblical grain volume references for modern Bible translation and analysis.
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Estimating capacities of ancient grain storage in archaeological studies.
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Comparing historical agricultural production volumes with current US customary measures.
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Calculating volumes of produce for farm markets using standard US units.
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Assisting in agricultural packing and preserving recipe measurements.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the context of the cor (Biblical) measurement due to variations among scholarly sources.
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Use this tool as an approximation aid when dealing with ancient volume units.
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Cross-reference conversions when applying results in archaeological or biblical research.
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Remember that peck (US) values are specific to US customary volumes and may not apply elsewhere.
Limitations
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The cor (Biblical) unit volume varies according to different scholarly authorities, so conversions are approximate.
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Changes in measurement standards over time and regions may affect conversion accuracy.
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Peck (US) is specific to the US customary system and may differ from dry volume units used internationally.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a cor (Biblical)?
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The cor is a biblical dry volume unit used in ancient Israel, approximately equal to ten ephahs and estimated around 220 liters, mainly for measuring large quantities of grain.
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What is a peck (US)?
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A peck (US) is a unit of dry volume in the United States customary system equal to a quarter of a bushel, roughly 8.80977 liters, commonly used for agricultural produce.
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Why convert cor to peck?
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Converting cor to peck helps interpret and compare ancient grain volumes with modern US agricultural units, aiding biblical studies, archaeology, and produce market applications.
Key Terminology
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient dry volume unit used in biblical Israel, roughly equivalent to ten ephahs and estimated at about 220 liters.
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Peck (US)
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A United States customary dry volume unit equal to one quarter of a bushel, approximately 8.80977 liters.
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Dry volume
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A measurement of volume used for dry commodities such as grain, produce, and other non-liquid materials.