What Is This Tool?
This online converter helps translate the ancient Biblical dry volume unit called cor (Biblical) into the imperial liquid volume unit gallon (UK). It supports historical, archaeological, and biblical studies by enabling clear and practical volume comparisons.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume in cor (Biblical) you want to convert
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Select cor (Biblical) as the input unit and gallon (UK) as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in gallon (UK)
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Review the results and use provided examples for reference
Key Features
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Converts cor (Biblical) to gallon (UK) with precise conversion factor
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Supports volume measurement conversions for scholarly and research purposes
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Easy to use and accessible directly in the browser
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Includes examples to illustrate conversion calculations
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Useful for historical, archaeological, and economic volume analysis
Examples
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2 cor (Biblical) equals approximately 96.79 gallon (UK)
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0.5 cor (Biblical) equals approximately 24.20 gallon (UK)
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting dry volume amounts in ancient texts like the Hebrew Bible
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Archaeological volume estimates for ancient storage and agricultural yields
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Comparing ancient Biblical units to modern imperial liquid volumes
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Analyzing historical fuel or container volumes using imperial units
Tips & Best Practices
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Understand that cor is a dry volume, whereas gallon (UK) is generally liquid volume
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Use the converter primarily for scholarly, archaeological, or historical research
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Consult historical sources for context when interpreting cor measurements
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Verify the specific volume values as cor may vary depending on interpretation
Limitations
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Cor measures dry volume while gallon (UK) measures liquid volume, so results assume volumetric equivalency
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The exact volume of cor varies historically, causing slight variability in conversions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the cor (Biblical) unit?
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The cor is an ancient Biblical Hebrew dry volume unit, equal to about 220 liters or 10 ephahs.
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Why convert cor to gallon (UK)?
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Converting cor to gallon (UK) helps relate ancient dry volume measures to modern imperial liquid volume units for research and historical analysis.
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Is the conversion exact for all cases?
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No, because cor represents dry volume and gallon (UK) liquid volume, and historical values for cor may slightly differ, so conversions are approximate.
Key Terminology
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Biblical Hebrew unit of dry volume equal to 10 ephahs, roughly 220 liters.
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Gallon (UK)
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An imperial unit of liquid volume defined precisely as 4.54609 liters.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to convert one unit to another, here 1 cor (Biblical) equals approximately 48.3932 gallon (UK).