What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms volume values from the ancient Biblical cor, a Hebrew dry volume unit, into cubic yards, a modern unit commonly used in construction and landscaping. It helps interpret historical volume measures in terms understandable today.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the numerical volume in cor (Biblical) units.
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Select cor (Biblical) as the source unit and cubic yard [yd^3] as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in cubic yards.
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Review conversion results shown with formula support.
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Use the output for further analysis or practical application.
Key Features
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Converts cor (Biblical) units accurately into cubic yards [yd^3].
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Provides standard conversion based on recognized volume equivalences.
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Supports analysis in archaeological, historical, and practical contexts.
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Includes illustrative examples for easy understanding.
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface.
Examples
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Convert 5 cor (Biblical) to cubic yards: 5 × 0.2877491362 = 1.438745681 yd^3.
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Convert 10 cor (Biblical) to cubic yards: 10 × 0.2877491362 = 2.877491362 yd^3.
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting quantities of grain or oil reported in ancient Biblical texts.
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Reconstructing ancient storage capacities in archaeology and history.
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Comparative studies of historical economies versus modern volume standards.
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Estimating modern volumes for construction, landscaping, or material transport based on ancient measures.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure accuracy by double-checking entered values before conversion.
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Remember the cor measures dry volume; adjust interpretations when mixing wet bulk volumes.
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Use this tool alongside historical research to reconcile measurement variations.
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Apply the conversion for approximate contextual understanding, not precise scientific measurement.
Limitations
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Ancient cor units vary regionally and historically, which may affect exact volume equivalence.
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The cor is a dry volume unit, but cubic yards apply to both dry and wet materials, requiring caution.
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Assumes a standard cor volume near 220 liters; deviations are not addressed here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the cor (Biblical) unit?
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The cor is an ancient Biblical Hebrew unit of dry volume, equivalent to 10 ephahs, roughly estimated at about 220 liters.
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Why convert cor to cubic yards?
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Converting cor to cubic yards helps translate ancient dry volume quantities into familiar modern units used in construction, landscaping, and archaeology.
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Are there limitations in this conversion?
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Yes, due to variations in ancient measurements and the difference between dry and wet volumes, this conversion provides an approximate equivalence only.
Key Terminology
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew dry volume unit equal to 10 ephahs, approximately 220 liters.
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Cubic yard [yd^3]
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A modern volume unit representing the space inside a cube one yard on each side, commonly used in construction and landscaping.
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Dry volume
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A measure of volume used for dry materials, distinct from liquid volume.