What Is This Tool?
This tool enables users to convert volume measurements from the ancient Biblical dry unit cor (also known as homer) into the modern US liquid quart. It helps bridge historical measures and contemporary units for research and practical uses.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the number of cor (Biblical) units you want to convert.
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Select the cor (Biblical) as the source unit and quart (US) [qt (US)] as the target unit.
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Submit the input to receive an instant conversion result in quart (US).
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Use the output for analysis, research, or practical volume comparison.
Key Features
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Converts cor (Biblical) dry volume units into US liquid quarts.
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Accurate application of established conversion rate: 1 cor = 232.4714060752 quarts (US).
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User-friendly interface suitable for academic, archaeological, and practical volume conversions.
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Browser-based and accessible without installation.
Examples
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1 cor (Biblical) equals 232.4714060752 quart (US).
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2 cor (Biblical) equals 464.9428121504 quart (US).
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting quantities of grain or oil recorded in ancient Hebrew texts.
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Supporting archaeological and historical reconstructions of storage and agriculture.
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Comparing ancient volume measures with modern liquid volume units.
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Converting for culinary, beverage packaging, or automotive fluid measurement contexts.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure clarity on the distinction between dry and liquid volume units when interpreting results.
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Use the tool for approximate conversions where historical volume variability is expected.
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Apply conversions primarily for research, education, or practical approximation rather than precise scientific calculation.
Limitations
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The cor (Biblical) is an ancient and approximate dry volume measure, which differs from modern liquid quarts.
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Historical variations in the exact size of the cor may affect conversion accuracy.
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Differences between dry and liquid volume units may introduce imprecision in some applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the cor (Biblical) unit used for?
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The cor (Biblical) is an ancient Hebrew dry volume measurement mainly used to quantify grain, oil, and other commodities in biblical texts.
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Is the quart (US) a dry or liquid measure?
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The quart (US) referred to here is a liquid volume unit in the US customary system, distinct from the US dry quart.
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Can I use this conversion for precise scientific measurements?
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Due to historical variability and the dry vs. liquid volume difference, this conversion is best suited for approximate or research purposes rather than precise scientific computations.
Key Terminology
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew dry volume unit approximately equal to 220 liters and used in biblical times for measuring grain or oil.
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Quart (US) [qt (US)]
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A US customary unit of liquid volume equal to one quarter of a US liquid gallon, specifically 0.946352946 liters.