What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms volumes measured in cor (Biblical), an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit, into US dessertspoons, a small informal culinary measure. It supports understanding and applying historical volume data in modern contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in cor (Biblical) you want to convert
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Select cor (Biblical) as the input unit and dessertspoon (US) as the output unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in dessertspoons
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Use the results for recipe scaling, historical analysis, or educational purposes
Key Features
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Converts from cor (Biblical) to US dessertspoon volumes
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Supports interpretation of ancient Hebrew volume units
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Facilitates integration of historic measures in modern recipes
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation
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Outputs precise conversion results based on established rates
Examples
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2 cor (Biblical) equals approximately 44,634.51 dessertspoons (US)
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0.5 cor (Biblical) equals about 11,158.63 dessertspoons (US)
Common Use Cases
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Converting biblical volume measurements for religious or archaeological studies
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Breaking down large historic quantities into smaller cooking units
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Scaling recipes that require conversion between US and ancient volume units
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Supporting research in historical agriculture and economy through volume comparisons
Tips & Best Practices
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Understand that cor (Biblical) is an estimated volume, not a standardized unit
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Recognize the dessertspoon (US) is informal and may vary between sources
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Use this tool primarily for approximate conversions due to unit inconsistencies
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Combine with scientific units when precision is required in culinary or engineering contexts
Limitations
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Cor (Biblical) volume is an estimate and may differ between interpretations
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Dessertspoon (US) is not an official unit and its volume can fluctuate
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Large-to-small scale conversion may not suit precise scientific measurements
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This tool does not provide exact standard volume equivalents due to informal units
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a cor (Biblical)?
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The cor is an ancient Hebrew unit of dry volume used in biblical times, roughly equal to 10 ephahs or about 220 liters.
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How large is a US dessertspoon?
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A US dessertspoon is an informal culinary measure, commonly equal to 2 US teaspoons or approximately 9.86 milliliters.
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Why convert cor to dessertspoon?
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Converting cor to dessertspoon helps translate large ancient volume measures into smaller, familiar culinary units for recipe scaling and historical studies.
Key Terminology
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Biblical Hebrew unit of dry volume used for grains and commodities, roughly equal to 220 liters.
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Dessertspoon (US)
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An informal US culinary measure approximately equal to 2 teaspoons or about 9.86 milliliters.
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Conversion Rate
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The numerical factor used to translate a quantity from one unit to another, for example, 1 cor equals 22,317.25 dessertspoons.