What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to translate volume measurements from the ancient Biblical cor, a dry volume unit, into US tablespoons commonly used in cooking. It supports understanding and comparing ancient quantities in everyday culinary units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in cor (Biblical) units you wish to convert.
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Select cor (Biblical) as the source unit and tablespoon (US) as the target unit.
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View the conversion result instantly displayed in US tablespoons.
Key Features
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Converts cor (Biblical), an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit, into US tablespoons.
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Provides an intuitive interface suitable for researchers, historians, and cooking enthusiasts.
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Facilitates comparisons of historical volumes with modern kitchen measures.
Examples
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1 cor (Biblical) equals approximately 14,878.17 US tablespoons.
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0.5 cor (Biblical) equals about 7,439.08 US tablespoons.
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting quantities of grain, oil, or other commodities reported in Biblical texts using modern units.
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Performing archaeological and historical calculations related to ancient storage and agriculture.
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Adapting traditional volume measurements for culinary recipes and kitchen conversions.
Tips & Best Practices
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Keep in mind the cor is an approximate ancient measure and volumes may vary.
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Use this tool primarily for educational or comparative purposes rather than precise calculations.
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Be aware that the tablespoon is a liquid measure and volumes may not exactly correspond for dry goods.
Limitations
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The cor (Biblical) is approximate, with its exact size subject to archaeological interpretation.
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Conversion results in very large numbers due to the tablespoon’s small size, which may be impractical for some uses.
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Dry and liquid measurements differ, so volume equivalency might not be exact when converting between these units.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a cor in biblical terms?
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A cor is an ancient Biblical Hebrew unit of dry volume historically used to measure grain and other commodities, approximately equal to about 220 liters.
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How many US tablespoons are in one cor (Biblical)?
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One cor (Biblical) is equal to about 14,878.17 US tablespoons.
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Can I use this conversion for precise scientific measurements?
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No, this tool is designed for general understanding and comparative purposes, not precise scientific use, due to the approximate nature of the cor unit and the difference between dry and liquid volumes.
Key Terminology
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Biblical Hebrew dry volume unit estimated around 220 liters, used historically for grain and commodities.
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Tablespoon (US)
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A US customary unit of volume equaling 1/2 US fluid ounce, primarily used in cooking to measure small liquid volumes.