What is a cor (Biblical)?

A cor (also spelled kor) is an ancient Biblical Hebrew dry volume unit roughly equal to 220 liters, commonly used to measure grain or oil.

The gill (UK) is an imperial liquid volume unit equal to one quarter of an imperial pint, traditionally used for small liquid measures in Britain.

Why convert from cor to gill?

Converting from cor to gill helps in translating ancient Biblical dry measurements into British customary liquid units, aiding historical and culinary understanding.

How to Convert from Cor (Biblical) to Gill (UK) [gi (UK)]?

Convert ancient Biblical dry volume units (cor) to traditional British liquid measures (gill UK) using this easy online tool. Understand historical volume conversions effortlessly.

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Cor (Biblical) to Gill (UK) [gi (UK)] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to transform the ancient Biblical dry volume unit called the cor into the traditional British liquid volume unit known as the gill (UK). It assists in interpreting and comparing historical measurements by bridging distinct volume systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in cor (Biblical) units you wish to convert.
Select cor (Biblical) as the from-unit and gill (UK) [gi (UK)] as the to-unit.
Click on the convert button to view the equivalent volume in gill (UK) units.
Use the results to assist with historical, culinary, or academic volume comparisons.

Key Features

Converts cor (Biblical) units, an ancient dry volume measure, into gill (UK), a traditional British liquid volume unit.
Provides a precise conversion factor specifically for these two units.
Supports historical, archaeological, culinary, and scholarly volume translations.
Easy to use with straightforward input and output of volume values.

Examples

1 Cor (Biblical) equals approximately 1548.58 Gill (UK).
2 Cors (Biblical) equal about 3097.17 Gill (UK).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting quantities of grain or oil described in ancient Biblical texts.
Archaeological and historical reconstruction of storage and agricultural yields.
Comparing Biblical dry volume units with British customary liquid measures in culinary history.
Restoring antique vessels or converting traditional recipes involving imperial units.

Tips & Best Practices

Remember that cor (Biblical) is a dry volume while gill (UK) is a liquid volume, so use conversions carefully.
Use the tool to support historical or scholarly work rather than precise scientific measurement.
Keep in mind the approximate nature of ancient units when applying conversions.
Cross-reference with archaeological or historical sources for context-sensitive interpretation.

Limitations

The cor (Biblical) measures dry volume whereas the gill (UK) measures liquid volume, making conversions approximate.
Historical uncertainty in the volume of the cor can affect precise calculations.
Differences between dry and liquid measures mean results should be used with contextual judgment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cor (Biblical)?: A cor (also spelled kor) is an ancient Biblical Hebrew dry volume unit roughly equal to 220 liters, commonly used to measure grain or oil.
What is a gill (UK)?: The gill (UK) is an imperial liquid volume unit equal to one quarter of an imperial pint, traditionally used for small liquid measures in Britain.
Why convert from cor to gill?: Converting from cor to gill helps in translating ancient Biblical dry measurements into British customary liquid units, aiding historical and culinary understanding.

Key Terminology

Cor (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew dry volume unit roughly equal to 220 liters, used to measure grain or oil in Biblical times.
Gill (UK) [gi (UK)]: An imperial British unit of liquid volume equal to one quarter of an imperial pint, approximately 142 milliliters.
Volume Conversion: The process of converting measurements from one unit of volume to another, which may involve differing measurement contexts such as dry versus liquid.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of volume does the cor (Biblical) measure?

Liquid volume

Dry volume

Weight

The gill (UK) is equal to what fraction of an imperial pint?

One half

One quarter

One tenth

What is the approximate number of gills in one cor (Biblical)?

About 220

Over 1500

Less than 1000

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