What is the conversion rate between cor and hin?

One cor (Biblical) equals 60 hin (Biblical) according to this tool's formula.

Are cor and hin units measuring the same type of volume?

No, cor is a dry volume unit while hin measures liquid volume in ancient Biblical contexts.

Why are volume estimates for these units approximate?

Because scholarly sources differ and ancient measurement standards varied, exact volumes are not fixed.

How to Convert from Cor (Biblical) to Hin (Biblical)?

Convert ancient Biblical Hebrew volume units from cor to hin easily using this online converter. Understand and interpret historical measurements of grain and liquids like oil or wine.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows users to convert volume measurements from the ancient Biblical Hebrew unit cor to the hin unit. It supports interpreting quantities related to grain, oil, wine, and other commodities as reported in Biblical texts and archaeological studies.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in cor (Biblical) that you want to convert.
Select cor (Biblical) as the from unit and hin (Biblical) as the to unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in hin (Biblical).
Use the results to assist with historical or scriptural volume interpretation.

Key Features

Quickly convert volume units between cor (Biblical) and hin (Biblical).
Useful for biblical studies, archaeology, and historical research.
Straightforward formula: 1 cor equals 60 hin.
Browser-based and easy to use for students and researchers alike.

Examples

2 cor (Biblical) converts to 120 hin (Biblical).
0.5 cor (Biblical) converts to 30 hin (Biblical).

Common Use Cases

Evaluating quantities of grain or oil mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.
Supporting archaeological reconstructions of ancient storage and agricultural yields.
Comparing and translating ancient Biblical volume measurements for academic work.
Reconstructing household or ritual provisions in ancient Near Eastern contexts.

Tips & Best Practices

Consider the context since cor measures dry volume and hin measures liquid volume.
Use this tool as part of broader research including historical and archaeological data.
Verify conversion outcomes when precise volume accuracy is critical due to scholarly variations.
Apply the conversion carefully when comparing measurements from different substance types.

Limitations

Estimated volumes of cor and hin vary slightly among scholars (cor around 220 liters; hin roughly 0.5–0.6 liters).
Different measurement contexts (dry for cor, liquid for hin) require careful interpretation.
Direct conversions may not fully capture historical usage nuances or exact quantities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the conversion rate between cor and hin?: One cor (Biblical) equals 60 hin (Biblical) according to this tool's formula.
Are cor and hin units measuring the same type of volume?: No, cor is a dry volume unit while hin measures liquid volume in ancient Biblical contexts.
Why are volume estimates for these units approximate?: Because scholarly sources differ and ancient measurement standards varied, exact volumes are not fixed.

Key Terminology

Cor (Biblical): An ancient Biblical Hebrew unit of dry volume equal to 10 ephahs, often estimated to be about 220 liters, used in measuring grain and other dry commodities.
Hin (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit defined as 12 log units, commonly estimated around 0.5 to 0.6 liters, used to measure liquids such as oil and wine.

Quick Knowledge Check

In which unit category does the cor (Biblical) belong?

Liquid volume

Dry volume

Weight measurement

How many hin (Biblical) equal one cor (Biblical)?

100

What type of commodities is the hin unit traditionally used to measure?

Grain

Liquids like oil and wine

Stone weights

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