What Is This Tool?
This online converter helps translate volume values from the Biblical dry measure known as cor to the US gill, a customary liquid volume unit. It supports users needing to bridge ancient and modern measurement systems in fields such as archaeology, history, and recipe interpretation.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the numeric value in cor (Biblical) you wish to convert.
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Select cor (Biblical) as the source unit and gill (US) [gi] as the target unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent volume in US gill units instantly.
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Use the output to assist with historical analysis, recipe conversions, or volume understanding.
Key Features
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Converts cor (Biblical), an ancient dry volume unit, to US gill (gi), a liquid volume measure.
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Includes historical and modern context for both units.
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Suitable for various disciplines including biblical studies, brewing, and culinary arts.
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Provides quick and straightforward conversion with practical examples.
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Accessible anytime through a web browser without installations.
Examples
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1 Cor (Biblical) converts to approximately 1859.77 Gill (US) [gi].
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0.5 Cor (Biblical) is about 929.89 Gill (US) [gi].
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting quantities of grain or oil mentioned in ancient Biblical texts.
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Conducting archaeological or historical assessments involving ancient volumetric measures.
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Transforming traditional brewing and distilling recipes into familiar US customary units.
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Assisting bartenders and culinary experts in working with historical measures.
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Archiving and documenting historical measurements in modern volume units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Consider the context since cor is a dry volume while gill measures liquids.
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Use the tool for approximate equivalence in volume, not substance type.
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Apply conversions thoughtfully in historical and culinary studies to maintain accuracy.
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Refer to ancient texts or records for correct original volume values before converting.
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Use conversion results to bridge understanding between ancient and present-day measurements.
Limitations
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The cor is an estimated volume based on ancient records and may vary slightly.
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Conversion assumes volume equivalence but does not account for differences between dry and liquid measures.
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Slight imprecision can occur due to historical estimation variations.
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Not suitable for scientific applications requiring exact volumetric precision.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What units does this converter support?
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This tool converts volume measurements specifically from cor (Biblical) to gill (US) [gi].
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Is the cor a liquid or dry volume unit?
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The cor is an ancient dry volume measure commonly used for grains and other commodities.
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Can I use this conversion for precise scientific measurements?
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No, this conversion provides approximations useful for historical and practical contexts, but it is not designed for exact scientific accuracy.
Key Terminology
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient dry volume unit equal to 10 ephahs and roughly estimated at 220 liters, used historically for grains and commodities.
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Gill (US) [gi]
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A customary US liquid volume unit equal to one quarter of a US liquid pint or four fluid ounces, approximately 118.3 milliliters.
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Volume Conversion
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The process of translating a given volume measurement from one unit system or standard to another.