What Is This Tool?
This volume converter enables users to transform the ancient Biblical Hebrew dry volume measure known as the cor into the cord, a modern measurement unit for stacked firewood volume. It is useful for researchers, historians, and anyone dealing with volume conversions between these distinct units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in cor (Biblical) units that you wish to convert.
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Select cor (Biblical) as the input unit and cord [cd] as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in cords.
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Use the provided examples as guidance for your own conversions.
Key Features
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Converts cor (Biblical) units to cord [cd] volumes using established conversion rates.
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Browser-based and easy to use without additional software installation.
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Supports interdisciplinary applications, including archaeology, biblical studies, and forestry.
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Provides clear examples applying the conversion formula.
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Offers practical use for comparing ancient grain and oil volumes with modern firewood measurements.
Examples
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5 cor (Biblical) converts to approximately 0.303485417 cord [cd].
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10 cor (Biblical) converts to about 0.606970834 cord [cd].
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting Biblical quantities of grain or oil in modern volume units.
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Archaeological and historical reconstruction of ancient agricultural yields and storage capacities.
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Estimating firewood requirements based on ancient measures for heating or trading purposes.
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Conducting comparative studies of ancient and modern measurement systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the context of the measurement to ensure an appropriate unit conversion.
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Use this tool to aid interdisciplinary research correlating ancient volumes with modern firewood standards.
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Refer to examples to familiarize yourself with the conversion process.
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Keep in mind the cor (Biblical) is estimated, so allow for slight variations.
Limitations
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The cor (Biblical) is an ancient measure with only approximate modern equivalents, so conversions may not be exact.
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The cord [cd] specifically measures stacked firewood volume and might not equate directly to other materials measured in cor.
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Historical and interpretative differences may affect the precision of conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a cor (Biblical) unit used for?
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The cor (Biblical) is an ancient dry volume unit from the Hebrew Bible used for measuring commodities like grain or oil.
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What does a cord [cd] measure?
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A cord is a volume unit defined as 128 cubic feet, typically used to measure stacked firewood.
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Why convert from cor (Biblical) to cord [cd]?
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Converting these units helps relate ancient measurements to modern wood volume for research, archaeology, and practical applications.
Key Terminology
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew unit of dry volume equal to 10 ephahs, often used in biblical contexts and estimated to be about 220 liters.
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Cord [cd]
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A modern unit of volume for stacked firewood defined as 128 cubic feet, roughly 3.62 cubic meters.