What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform dry volume measurements from the US peck to the biblical cor, facilitating comparisons between modern agricultural units and ancient scriptural volumes.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in Peck (US) you wish to convert
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Select 'Peck (US)' as the source unit and 'Cor (Biblical)' as the target unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in Cor (Biblical)
Key Features
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Converts dry volume from Peck (US) to Cor (Biblical)
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User-friendly interface for quick conversions
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Supports contextual understanding for biblical and agricultural uses
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation
Examples
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5 Peck (US) equals approximately 0.20022 Cor (Biblical)
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10 Peck (US) equals approximately 0.40044 Cor (Biblical)
Common Use Cases
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Measuring and selling bulk produce like apples and potatoes in farms or markets
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Translating biblical grain quantities into modern measurements for theological study
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Estimating ancient grain storage capacities in archaeological research
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Modeling historical agricultural production and taxation from ancient records
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify unit definitions when converting between modern and ancient measures
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Use the tool to assist biblical studies and agricultural history research
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Be cautious of volume variations in biblical units depending on historical sources
Limitations
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The cor (Biblical) volume varies according to different historical authorities and lacks a fixed standard
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Regional and temporal differences affect the precision of biblical dry volume units
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Modern Peck measurements are accurate, but conversions to ancient units are approximate
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Peck (US) used for?
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A Peck (US) measures dry volume primarily in agriculture, useful for selling bulk produce and specifying quantities in packing and recipes.
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Why convert Peck (US) to Cor (Biblical)?
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This conversion helps interpret biblical grain quantities in modern terms, aiding Bible translation and archaeological analysis.
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Is the Cor (Biblical) volume exact?
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No; the Cor (Biblical) varies by historical authority and lacks a universal exact value, so conversions are approximate.
Key Terminology
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Peck (US)
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A US customary dry volume unit equal to one quarter of a US bushel, approximately 8.80977 liters.
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient biblical dry volume unit used in Israel, roughly estimated at about 220 liters and defined as ten ephahs.
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Dry Volume
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A measurement of volume used for dry commodities like grains and produce, as opposed to liquids.