What Is This Tool?
This tool allows users to convert volume units from the ancient Biblical Hebrew measure cor (also called kor or homer) into the contemporary kiloliter [kL]. It helps translate historical dry volume data into modern standardized liquid volume units used in various fields.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value measured in cor (Biblical)
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Select cor (Biblical) as the source unit and kiloliter [kL] as the target unit
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Initiate the conversion to see the equivalent kiloliter volume
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Use the provided examples to verify your calculations
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Apply results in historical or modern volume analysis as needed
Key Features
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Converts cor (Biblical) dry volume units into kiloliter [kL] units
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Provides conversion formulas and rates based on historical and modern definitions
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Includes example conversions for quick understanding
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation
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Supports use cases in archaeology, biblical studies, and industrial volume reporting
Examples
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Convert 5 cor (Biblical): 5 × 0.22 = 1.1 kiloliter [kL]
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Convert 10 cor (Biblical): 10 × 0.22 = 2.2 kiloliter [kL]
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting ancient quantities of grain, oil, or commodities from Biblical texts
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Archaeological reconstructions of historical storage and agricultural yields
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Comparative measurement studies between ancient and modern units
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Engineering and capacity planning for water tanks and reservoirs
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Industrial volume reporting involving liquids and process fluids
Tips & Best Practices
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Understand that cor (Biblical) is a dry volume unit and kiloliter is a liquid volume unit
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Consider the approximate nature of the cor unit when applying conversions
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Use this tool to contextualize historical data in modern measurement standards
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Apply conversions cautiously when exact precision is critical due to historical variation
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Verify results with multiple examples to build confidence in conversions
Limitations
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The cor (Biblical) unit is approximate and can vary slightly based on sources
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Kiloliter is primarily for liquid volume, so conversions from a dry unit assume equivalency for interpretation
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Exact precision is limited by uncertainties in the historical definition of cor
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the cor (Biblical) unit?
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The cor (Biblical) is an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit, approximately equal to 10 ephahs or about 220 liters, used historically to measure grain and other dry commodities.
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Why convert cor (Biblical) to kiloliters?
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Converting cor to kiloliters helps translate ancient dry volume measures into modern liquid volume units, making historical data compatible with current scientific and engineering contexts.
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Is the cor to kiloliter conversion exact?
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No, since cor is an approximate historical unit and kiloliter measures liquid volume, conversion is an estimate for interpretive purposes rather than exact precision.
Key Terminology
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Biblical Hebrew unit of dry volume approximately equal to 220 liters, used for grain and commodity measurements.
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Kiloliter [kL]
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A modern unit of liquid volume equal to 1,000 liters or one cubic meter, used to express large volumes in engineering and everyday contexts.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate cor measurements into kiloliters, specifically 1 cor (Biblical) equals 0.22 kiloliter.