What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms volume values from the ancient Biblical Hebrew unit called cor, a dry volume measure, into the US liquid pint, a common customary unit. It helps users relate historical measures to familiar modern equivalents.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume in cor (Biblical) units you want to convert.
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Select cor (Biblical) as the input unit and pint (US) [pt (US)] as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in US pints.
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Use the results for interpreting or comparing historical volume measures in modern terms.
Key Features
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Converts cor (Biblical) units, an ancient dry volume measure, into US liquid pints.
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Provides a clear, browser-based interface for unit selection and conversion.
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Supports interpretation of ancient quantities in terms commonly used in cooking, beverages, and retail.
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Facilitates research and comparative studies of ancient and modern volume units.
Examples
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1 cor (Biblical) is approximately 464.94 pint (US).
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2 cor (Biblical) converts to about 929.89 pint (US).
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting ancient dry volume quantities found in the Hebrew Bible.
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Archaeological studies involving storage capacities and ancient agricultural yields.
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Converting Biblical measures to modern units for academic research or education.
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Relating ancient grain or oil volumes to US customary liquid measures for food and beverage contexts.
Tips & Best Practices
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Remember that cor is a dry volume and pint (US) is a liquid volume unit; contextual adjustments may be needed.
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Use the approximate conversion factor of 1 cor (Biblical) to 464.9428121503 pint (US) for accurate results.
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Apply this conversion carefully when conducting comparative historical or archaeological analyses.
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Consult additional sources when precise volume equivalencies or distinctions between dry and liquid measures are crucial.
Limitations
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The cor is an estimated ancient measure whose exact volume may vary from source to source.
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Pint (US) is a liquid volume unit, so this conversion crosses the dry-to-liquid measurement type boundary.
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Volume definitions for ancient units may not be precisely uniform, potentially affecting conversion accuracy.
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Direct comparisons should consider the different nature of dry and liquid volume units.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a cor (Biblical) unit?
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A cor (also spelled kor) is an ancient Biblical Hebrew dry volume unit equal to 10 ephahs, commonly estimated at about 220 liters.
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How is the US pint defined?
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The US pint is a customary liquid volume unit equal to 1/8 of a US gallon or exactly 473.176473 milliliters.
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Why convert cor to pint (US)?
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Converting cor to pint (US) helps interpret ancient quantities in terms of modern, widely recognized liquid volume units used in cooking and beverages.
Key Terminology
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Biblical Hebrew dry volume unit equal to 10 ephahs, roughly estimated at 220 liters.
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Pint (US) [pt (US)]
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A US customary liquid volume unit equal to 1/8 of a US gallon or exactly 473.176473 milliliters.
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Dry Volume
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A measurement of volume used for dry commodities like grain or flour.
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Liquid Volume
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A measurement of volume used for liquids such as water, milk, or oil.