What Is This Tool?
This unit converter translates volumes from the ancient Biblical dry measure known as the cor (Biblical) into the large modern unit cubic mile (mi^3). It helps users bridge historical and contemporary volumetric scales, useful in archaeological studies, geology, and historical economic analysis.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the amount in cor (Biblical) units you wish to convert.
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Select cubic mile [mi^3] as the target unit.
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Execute the conversion to obtain the equivalent volume in cubic miles.
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Use the result to compare or analyze large-scale natural volumes using ancient measures.
Key Features
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Converts the Biblical Hebrew unit cor (approx. 220 liters) into cubic miles.
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Includes accurate conversion factors based on recognized historical estimates.
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Browser-based tool enabling quick translations for academic and scientific purposes.
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Supports analysis of ancient volumes in terms of very large geological or hydrological masses.
Examples
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10 Cor (Biblical) equals 5.2780806887364e-10 Cubic mile [mi^3].
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100 Cor (Biblical) equals 5.2780806887364e-9 Cubic mile [mi^3].
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting ancient Biblical quantities of grain, oil, or other dry goods.
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Performing archaeological reconstructions of old storage capacities.
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Comparing historical measurements with modern large-volume data such as lakes or reservoirs.
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Supporting geological and hydrological studies involving large regional volumes.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the context and requirement when converting due to approximate nature of the cor (Biblical).
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Understand that output values will be very small and often expressed in scientific notation.
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Use this tool mainly for academic or scientific purposes involving historical or large-scale comparisons.
Limitations
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The cor (Biblical) measurement is approximate and may vary in historical interpretation.
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Conversion results in very small values, which can be challenging to interpret directly.
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Limited practical application outside specialized fields due to vast scale differences.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the cor (Biblical) unit?
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The cor (also known as kor or homer) is an ancient Biblical Hebrew unit of dry volume approximately equal to 220 liters.
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How large is one cubic mile in modern units?
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One cubic mile is equal to the volume of a cube with one-mile sides, approximately 4.168181825 billion cubic meters.
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Why convert cor (Biblical) to cubic miles?
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Converting to cubic miles helps compare ancient volume measures to large-scale modern natural volumes such as lakes or reservoirs.
Key Terminology
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Biblical Hebrew unit of dry volume approximately equal to 220 liters, used for commodities like grain and oil.
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Cubic mile [mi^3]
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A modern unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides measuring one statute mile each.
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Conversion factor
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The numerical value used to translate from one unit of measurement to another, such as 1 Cor (Biblical) equaling 5.2780806887364e-11 cubic miles.