What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms volume measures from the historical cor (Biblical) unit, used in ancient Hebrew contexts, into attoliters, a modern unit for extremely small volumes. It's designed for users bridging ancient volumetric data and contemporary nanoscale measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in cor (Biblical) units
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Select 'cor (Biblical)' as the source unit and 'attoliter [aL]' as the target unit
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent volume in attoliters
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Use the converted value for further analysis or comparison in nanoscale contexts
Key Features
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Converts large dry volume units from cor (Biblical) to tiny attoliter units
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Supports research in biblical archaeology, nanotechnology, and fluidics
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Browser-based and easy-to-use interface
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Facilitates interdisciplinary volume comparisons across vastly different scales
Examples
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1 Cor (Biblical) equals 220,000,000,000,000,000,000 attoliters
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0.5 Cor (Biblical) equals 110,000,000,000,000,000,000 attoliters
Common Use Cases
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Interpret ancient volumetric quantities reported in the Hebrew Bible
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Conduct archaeological and historical reconstructions of storage capacities
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Compare ancient measurement systems with modern units in research
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Describe nanoscale fluid volumes in nanophotonics and nanofluidic devices
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Estimate volumes in nanotechnology experiments involving tiny droplets or cavities
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify units carefully before converting due to large scale differences
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Use this conversion primarily for theoretical comparisons or interdisciplinary studies
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Consider the historical approximation when working with cor (Biblical) values
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Apply converted values in the appropriate scientific or historical context
Limitations
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The conversion spans extreme scale differences, limiting direct practical use
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Cor volume values are approximate and can affect conversion accuracy
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Rounding errors can occur due to very large exponents involved
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Conversion mainly serves theoretical or comparative rather than physical measurements
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a cor (Biblical) unit?
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The cor (also spelled kor or identified as 'homer') is an ancient Biblical Hebrew dry volume unit equal to 10 ephahs, estimated around 220 liters, used in historical and archaeological contexts.
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What does an attoliter measure?
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An attoliter is a unit of volume equal to 10^-18 liters, used to describe extremely small volumes typical in nanotechnology and nanophotonics research.
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Why convert cor (Biblical) to attoliters?
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This conversion helps relate large ancient volume measures to tiny nanoscale volumes, supporting interdisciplinary studies across archaeology, historical metrology, and modern nanoscience.
Key Terminology
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew dry volume unit equal to approximately 220 liters, used in biblical and archaeological contexts.
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Attoliter [aL]
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A metric volume unit equal to 10^-18 liters, used to describe extremely small volumes in nanotechnology applications.