What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate volume measurements from the ancient Biblical cor unit, used mainly for dry commodities, into the modern ccf unit often applied in water and natural gas metering. It bridges historical and contemporary measurement systems for various applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in cor (Biblical) that you want to convert.
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Select cor (Biblical) as the original unit and ccf as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in ccf.
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Review the result which shows the volume in hundred cubic feet.
Key Features
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Converts cor (Biblical), a dry volume unit, into ccf, a fluid volume unit used in utilities.
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Uses a precise conversion factor based on volume equivalence.
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Supports applications from biblical archaeology to energy resource management.
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Provides clear example calculations for ease of understanding.
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick conversions.
Examples
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Converting 5 Cor (Biblical) results in 0.388461334 Ccf.
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Converting 10 Cor (Biblical) results in 0.776922668 Ccf.
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Use the formula: volume in Ccf = volume in Cor × 0.0776922668 for any value.
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting quantities of grains or oil recorded in ancient Hebrew texts.
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Archaeological reconstructions of ancient storage and agricultural yields.
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Comparing Biblical measurements with modern volumetric standards.
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Utility companies calculating water and gas consumption in ccf units.
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Energy sector conversions for natural gas billing and volume tracking.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you understand that cor is a dry measure while ccf is fluid-based.
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Use the conversion primarily for comparative and interpretive purposes.
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Apply contextual knowledge when integrating ancient and modern volumes.
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Double-check volume entries for accuracy before converting.
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Remember the cor measurement may vary based on historical interpretation.
Limitations
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Cor is an approximate historical unit with some variability in exact volume.
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Ccf measures fluid volume, so direct conversions may not reflect material density differences.
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Ancient dry volumes and modern utility volumes differ, limiting direct precision.
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Conversions are approximate and may require contextual adjustment for precise applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the cor (Biblical) unit?
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The cor is an ancient Biblical dry volume unit roughly equal to 220 liters, used primarily in Hebrew texts to measure commodities like grain and oil.
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What does ccf stand for and where is it used?
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Ccf stands for hundred cubic feet, a modern unit used mainly by utilities to measure volumes of water and natural gas.
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Can I directly equate cor to ccf without context?
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No, direct conversion is approximate since cor is a dry volume and ccf is a fluid volume; understanding the context is important for accuracy.
Key Terminology
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew dry volume unit equal to about 220 liters used mainly in biblical and archaeological contexts.
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Ccf
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A modern volume unit representing one hundred cubic feet, commonly used in measuring water and natural gas.
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Conversion Rate
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The fixed factor (0.0776922668) used to translate volume values from cor (Biblical) to ccf units.