What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to translate volume measurements expressed in the ancient biblical unit "cor" into cubic kilometers. It supports understanding and comparing historical dry volume quantities with modern large-scale volume metrics.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in cor (Biblical) you wish to convert
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Select the source unit as cor (Biblical) and the target unit as cubic kilometer [km^3]
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Start the conversion to get the equivalent volume in cubic kilometers
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Use the results for relevant applications or further calculations
Key Features
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Conversion between cor (Biblical) and cubic kilometers based on established rates
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Browser-based tool for quick, easy volume conversions
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Useful for scholars, researchers, and professionals working with ancient and modern volume units
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Supports interpretation of Biblical dry volume units within contemporary scientific and environmental contexts
Examples
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5 cor (Biblical) converts to 1.1e-9 cubic kilometers
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10 cor (Biblical) converts to 2.2e-9 cubic kilometers
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting ancient measurements of grain, oil, and commodities recorded in Hebrew texts
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Archaeological studies assessing ancient storage and agriculture volumes
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Comparative analyses of historical and modern volume systems
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Hydrological and geological projects requiring integration of ancient units
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the tool primarily for comparative and scholarly research given the approximate nature of the cor unit
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Apply conversions carefully when comparing ancient volumes with modern large-scale measurements
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Cross-reference conversion results with archaeological and historical context for accurate interpretation
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Be aware of the very small resulting values when converting cor to cubic kilometers
Limitations
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The cor (Biblical) is an approximate ancient unit with some variability in exact size
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Conversions produce very small values unsuitable for precise engineering applications
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Primarily intended for scholarly, archaeological, and comparative volume studies rather than direct practical measurements
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a cor (Biblical)?
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A cor (Biblical) is an ancient Hebrew unit of dry volume equal to 10 ephahs, approximately 220 liters.
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Why convert cor to cubic kilometers?
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Converting cor to cubic kilometers helps compare ancient volume measurements with contemporary large-scale units used in science and engineering.
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Is the cor (Biblical) volume exact?
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No, the cor is an approximate ancient measure that may vary, so conversions should be used for reference and scholarly analysis rather than precision work.
Key Terminology
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew unit of dry volume equal to about 220 liters, used historically for commodities like grain and oil.
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Cubic Kilometer [km^3]
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A modern SI-derived unit of volume representing a cube with 1 kilometer sides, equal to one billion cubic meters or one trillion liters.
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Conversion Rate
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The fixed ratio used to convert between cor (Biblical) and cubic kilometers, specifically 1 cor equals 2.2e-10 cubic kilometers.