What is a cor (Biblical) unit?

It is an ancient Biblical Hebrew dry volume unit approximately equal to 220 liters and typically used for measuring grains or commodities in historical contexts.

How many dekastere are in one cor (Biblical)?

One cor (Biblical) equals 0.022 dekastere, which is a metric-based volume unit equivalent to ten cubic metres.

Can this converter be used for liquid volumes?

No, this conversion assumes dry volume units. Using it for liquids or materials with different densities may yield inaccurate results.

How to Convert from Cor (Biblical) to Dekastere

Easily convert ancient Biblical dry volume units from cor (Biblical) to the metric non-SI dekastere unit with this practical online volume converter tool.

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter facilitates the conversion of the cor (Biblical), an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit, into the dekastere, a metric-based non-SI unit equal to ten cubic metres. It supports scholars, archaeologists, and professionals working with historical or forestry volume measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value you wish to convert from cor (Biblical)
Select cor (Biblical) as the starting unit and dekastere as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the corresponding volume in dekastere
Interpret the results to translate ancient or archaeological data into modern volume units

Key Features

Converts ancient volume unit cor (Biblical) to dekastere accurately using established rates
Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required
Supports contextual use cases in biblical scholarship, archaeology, forestry, and cargo storage
Provides quick results for academic, historical, or practical volume conversions
Utilizes a fixed conversion rate of 1 Cor (Biblical) = 0.022 Dekastere

Examples

Converting 5 cor (Biblical) gives 0.11 dekastere
Converting 10 cor (Biblical) results in 0.22 dekastere

Common Use Cases

Interpreting quantities of grain and oil reported in the Hebrew Bible
Archaeological reconstructions of ancient storage and agricultural yields
Studying ancient economies by relating Biblical measures to modern volumes
Estimating timber or firewood volumes in forestry with metric-based units
Calculating bulk storage space in non-SI metric units for cargo and trade

Tips & Best Practices

Use this converter to cross-check volume data when analyzing ancient texts or archaeological finds
Remember the cor (Biblical) is an estimated measure and may slightly vary with interpretation
Keep in mind dekastere is a non-standard unit, so consider the context of volume reporting
Ensure dry volume applies as this tool assumes dry measurement and may not suit liquids
Combine this conversion with related research for comprehensive historical volume analysis

Limitations

The cor (Biblical) volume is approximate and subject to historical interpretation variations
Dekastere is a non-SI unit and may lack global standardization impacting exactness
Conversion is intended for dry volumes; it might not accurately represent liquid or varying density materials

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cor (Biblical) unit?: It is an ancient Biblical Hebrew dry volume unit approximately equal to 220 liters and typically used for measuring grains or commodities in historical contexts.
How many dekastere are in one cor (Biblical)?: One cor (Biblical) equals 0.022 dekastere, which is a metric-based volume unit equivalent to ten cubic metres.
Can this converter be used for liquid volumes?: No, this conversion assumes dry volume units. Using it for liquids or materials with different densities may yield inaccurate results.

Key Terminology

Cor (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew dry volume unit roughly equal to 220 liters, used in the Hebrew Bible and related ancient contexts.
Dekastere: A non-SI metric volume unit equal to ten cubic metres, often applied in forestry and bulk volume estimations.
Dry Volume: A measurement of the volume of solid or granular materials excluding liquid content.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the cor (Biblical) measure?

Length

Dry Volume

Weight

To what metric volume does one dekastere correspond?

1 cubic metre

10 cubic metres

100 cubic metres

Which field commonly uses the cor (Biblical) unit?

Forestry

Biblical scholarship

Electronics

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