What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to transform volume measurements from the ancient Biblical cor, an old Hebrew measure of dry goods, into modern metric tablespoons. It is designed for those needing to interpret historical texts or convert large ancient units into practical culinary measures.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in cor (Biblical) you want to convert
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Select the target unit as tablespoon (metric)
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in tablespoons
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Refer to examples for guidance on typical conversion results
Key Features
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Converts between cor (Biblical) and metric tablespoon volume units
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Based on widely accepted definitions and conversion rates
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Ideal for biblical studies, archaeology, culinary arts, and recipe conversion
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Quick and user-friendly interface for easy input and conversion
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Includes examples for reference to support accurate interpretations
Examples
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1 Cor (Biblical) equals approximately 14,667 metric tablespoons
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0.5 Cor (Biblical) converts to about 7,333.33 metric tablespoons
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting dry volume quantities in ancient biblical texts
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Reconstructing historical storage capacities and agricultural yields
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Scaling recipes from ancient measures to modern cooking units
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Conducting comparative research on ancient and contemporary measurement systems
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Measuring precise small ingredient amounts derived from historical data
Tips & Best Practices
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Understand that the ancient cor unit is approximate and may vary slightly in estimates
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Check local definitions of the metric tablespoon since sizes can vary internationally
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Use the tool primarily for interpretative and comparative purposes rather than precise scientific measurements
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Be cautious when working with large numbers resulting from conversion due to scale differences
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Refer to the provided examples to verify conversion accuracy within acceptable ranges
Limitations
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The cor (Biblical) unit is an approximate volume with some inherent variation in historical estimates
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Metric tablespoon sizes differ by country, commonly 15 mL, but sometimes 20 mL, affecting exactness
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Conversions can produce large numeric results, which may require rounding and careful interpretation
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This tool does not account for contextual changes in volume definitions across different ancient sources
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a cor (Biblical)?
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A cor (also spelled kor or homer) is an ancient Hebrew unit of dry volume equal to 10 ephahs, generally estimated around 220 liters.
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How much volume does a metric tablespoon represent?
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A metric tablespoon is commonly standardized at 15 milliliters, though some countries like Australia use 20 milliliters.
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Why is this conversion useful?
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It helps translate historical measurements from biblical or archaeological contexts into modern culinary and practical units for interpretation and application.
Key Terminology
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew unit of dry volume equivalent to 10 ephahs, used in biblical and archaeological contexts, roughly equal to 220 liters.
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Tablespoon (metric)
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A metric measurement unit for volume commonly set at 15 milliliters, used for small quantities of liquids or dry ingredients.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate one unit's measurement into another; here, 1 cor (Biblical) equals 14,666.666666667 metric tablespoons.