What Is This Tool?
This tool converts volumes measured in the ancient Biblical dry unit cor (also known as kor or homer) into cubic decimeters (dm³), which are equivalent to liters in the metric system.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume in cor (Biblical) you want to convert
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Select cor (Biblical) as the from unit and cubic decimeter [dm³] as the to unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in cubic decimeters
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Review example calculations to understand the conversion
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Use results for research, education, or practical volume assessments
Key Features
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Converts the Biblical dry volume unit cor to cubic decimeter (dm³)
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Based on a historical approximation of 1 cor equal to 220 dm³
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Provides examples demonstrating the conversion process
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Designed for applications in biblical studies, archaeology, and historical agriculture
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Accessible and easy to use through any web browser
Examples
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2 Cor (Biblical) converts to 440 dm³ (2 × 220)
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0.5 Cor (Biblical) equals 110 dm³ (0.5 × 220)
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting quantities of grain or oil in ancient Biblical texts
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Archaeological reconstructions involving storage capacities from antiquity
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Comparative studies converting ancient measurement systems to modern ones
Tips & Best Practices
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Always consider the approximate nature of the ancient unit when interpreting results
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Use this conversion as an estimation rather than a precise measurement
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Verify conversions with scholarly sources when applying to historical research
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Leverage example calculations to double-check your results
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Combine this converter with contextual research for best understanding
Limitations
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The cor is an approximate ancient measure with historical variability
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Conversions represent estimations rather than exact quantities
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Measurement differences in antiquity may affect accuracy when applied to real archaeological material
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a cor (Biblical)?
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A cor (also kor or homer) is an ancient Biblical Hebrew dry volume unit, roughly equal to 10 ephahs or about 220 liters.
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How many cubic decimeters are in one cor?
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One cor (Biblical) is equivalent to 220 cubic decimeters (dm³).
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Why convert cor to cubic decimeters?
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Converting cor to cubic decimeters helps translate ancient volume measures into modern metric units for research and historical understanding.
Key Terminology
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Biblical Hebrew dry volume unit equal to about 220 liters, used historically to measure commodities like grain.
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Cubic decimeter [dm³]
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A metric volume unit equal to the volume of a cube with sides 0.1 meters long; equivalent to one liter.
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Ephah
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A smaller Biblical Hebrew dry volume unit, where ten ephahs make one cor.