What is the quart dry (US) unit used for?

The quart dry (US) is used to measure dry volumes such as grains and seeds, particularly in agriculture and food packaging.

Why convert to the biblical cor unit?

Converting to the cor allows interpretation of biblical and ancient measurements of dry commodities in modern terms, aiding scholarship and archaeology.

Are conversion results exact?

No, due to varying historical definitions of the cor, the converted volumes are approximations rather than exact measurements.

How to Convert from Quart dry (US) [qt dry (US)] to Cor (Biblical)?

Easily convert dry volume from U.S. customary quart dry units to the ancient biblical cor unit using our online conversion tool. Ideal for biblical scholars, archaeologists, and historical agriculture studies.

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Quart dry (US) [qt dry (US)] to Cor (Biblical) Conversion Table

Quart dry (US) [qt dry (US)]	Cor (Biblical)

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Quart dry (US) [qt dry (US)] to Cor (Biblical) Conversion Table
Quart dry (US) [qt dry (US)]	Cor (Biblical)

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms dry volume measurements from the U.S. dry quart, a customary unit for bulk dry commodities, into the ancient biblical cor, a dry volume unit historically used in Israel to quantify grain and other materials.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in quart dry (US) units you wish to convert
Select the target unit as cor (Biblical)
Click the convert button to see the result in cor (Biblical)
Use the provided examples to guide your conversions
Apply the converted values in relevant scholarly or practical contexts

Key Features

Converts from U.S. dry quart (qt dry US) to biblical cor units
Supports interpretation of historical and biblical dry volume measures
Browser-based, easy to use without installation
Provides conversion examples for quick understanding
Helpful for archaeological and agricultural volume comparisons

Examples

Converting 10 quart dry (US) results in approximately 0.0500555 cor (Biblical)
Converting 100 quart dry (US) equals about 0.500555 cor (Biblical)
Use the formula: 1 quart dry (US) = 0.00500555 cor (Biblical) for manual calculations

Common Use Cases

Measuring volumes of grains, beans, or seeds for agricultural inventories
Translating biblical grain quantity statements into modern or ancient equivalents
Estimating storage capacities of ancient granaries and containers in archaeology
Modeling historical agricultural production for scholarly research

Tips & Best Practices

Use consistent units when comparing modern and ancient volume measurements
Be aware that values for the cor (Biblical) vary among scholars, so treat results as estimates
Apply conversions thoughtfully in historical and archaeological contexts
Consult multiple sources when precise historical volume values are needed

Limitations

The biblical cor has varying definitions and lacks a universally precise modern equivalent
Conversions provide approximate values due to differences in historical measurement standards
The tool does not account for fractional or variant forms of the cor used in ancient texts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quart dry (US) unit used for?: The quart dry (US) is used to measure dry volumes such as grains and seeds, particularly in agriculture and food packaging.
Why convert to the biblical cor unit?: Converting to the cor allows interpretation of biblical and ancient measurements of dry commodities in modern terms, aiding scholarship and archaeology.
Are conversion results exact?: No, due to varying historical definitions of the cor, the converted volumes are approximations rather than exact measurements.

Key Terminology

Quart dry (US): A U.S. customary unit for measuring dry volume equal to one quarter of a dry gallon, commonly used for bulk dry commodities.
Cor (Biblical): An ancient biblical dry volume unit used in Israel, equivalent to ten ephahs, primarily for measuring large quantities of grain.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to convert quart dry (US) values to cor (Biblical) values, specifically 1 quart dry (US) equals 0.00500555 cor (Biblical).

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of unit is the quart dry (US)?

A liquid volume unit

A dry volume unit

A length measurement

For what purpose is the cor (Biblical) primarily used?

Measuring liquids in markets

Quantifying large grain volumes in ancient Israel

Calculating distances in biblical maps

Why should conversion to cor (Biblical) be considered approximate?

Because the cor is a modern metric unit

Due to variation in historical definitions and lack of precision

Since the quart dry (US) is not standardized

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