What Is This Tool?
This volume dry converter changes amounts measured in cor (Biblical), an ancient unit used mainly for grain, into U.S. dry quarts, a modern unit for dry commodities. It helps bridge traditional and current volume measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in cor (Biblical) you wish to convert
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Choose cor (Biblical) as the input unit and quart dry (US) as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in U.S. dry quarts
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Use the conversion results for academic, archaeological, or measurement purposes
Key Features
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Converts cor (Biblical), a historic dry volume unit, to U.S. dry quart units
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Supports applications in biblical scholarship, archaeology, and agriculture
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Easy browser-based interface for quick conversions
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Displays clear examples for practical understanding
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Provides relevant context about unit uses and conversion
Examples
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2 cor (Biblical) equals approximately 399.5565 quart dry (US)
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0.5 cor (Biblical) converts to about 99.8891 quart dry (US)
Common Use Cases
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Translating biblical grain quantities into modern volume units
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Estimating storage volumes in archaeological studies of ancient granaries
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Researching historical agricultural yields and taxation
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Measuring dry commodities for agricultural inventory and seed testing
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Specifying container sizes in food processing and legacy recipes
Tips & Best Practices
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Understand the historical context of the cor (Biblical) before converting
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Apply rounding suited to your practical measurement needs
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Consider the scholarly variation in the exact value of cor units
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Use conversions as a guide when comparing ancient and modern volumes
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Verify units to avoid confusion between U.S. dry and liquid quarts
Limitations
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The cor (Biblical) unit value varies slightly among experts, affecting precision
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Quart dry (US) is specific to U.S. customary units and differs from metric dry volume units
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Conversions require rounding based on intended measuring accuracy
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a cor (Biblical)?
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A cor (Hebrew qōr) is an ancient biblical dry volume unit used in Israel to measure grains, roughly ten ephahs and estimated near 220 liters.
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What is a U.S. dry quart used for?
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It measures dry volumes of bulk commodities like grains and seeds, distinct from the liquid quart, used in agriculture and food packaging.
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Why convert cor (Biblical) to quart dry (US)?
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To interpret ancient measurements in modern units for biblical studies, archaeology, and agricultural applications.
Key Terminology
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew dry volume unit used primarily for measuring large quantities of grain, approximately equal to ten ephahs.
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Quart dry (US)
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A U.S. customary unit of dry volume that is one quarter of a U.S. dry gallon, used for bulk dry commodities.
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Dry Volume
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A measurement of volume for solid, dry materials such as grains, seeds, or powders.