What Is This Tool?
This converter facilitates the transformation of volume measurements from the ancient Biblical unit called cor (Biblical), a dry volume measure, into the US teaspoon, a standard liquid volume unit commonly used in cooking and medicine.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in cor (Biblical) you wish to convert
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Select cor (Biblical) as the source unit and teaspoon (US) as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in teaspoons
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Use the results for research, cooking, or dosage purposes as needed
Key Features
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Converts from the Biblical dry volume unit cor to US liquid volume teaspoons
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Based on a conversion factor approximating 1 cor as 44,634.51 teaspoons
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Supports interpretations of ancient volumes in modern terms
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Browser-based and simple to use with immediate output
Examples
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2 cor (Biblical) equals 89,269.02 teaspoon (US)
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0.5 cor (Biblical) equals 22,317.25 teaspoon (US)
Common Use Cases
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Translating ancient grain and oil volumes from Biblical texts
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Performing archaeological and historical analyses of storage capacities
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Comparing ancient and modern volume units for economic studies
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Measuring small ingredient amounts in culinary preparations
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Determining precise dosages for household liquid medicines
Tips & Best Practices
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Consider the approximate nature of the cor as an ancient measure when applying conversions
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Keep in mind the cor is a dry volume and teaspoon is a liquid volume; factor in density if converting substances
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Use the tool primarily to understand volumes conceptually rather than for exact scientific measurements
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Verify interpretation context to ensure appropriate use of converted measures
Limitations
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The cor (Biblical) volume is approximate and varies depending on historical sources
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The teaspoon (US) measures liquid volume, so dry-to-liquid conversions require consideration of material density
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Results should be used cautiously where precision is critical due to these differences
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a cor (Biblical) used for?
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It is an ancient Biblical dry volume unit used to measure quantities such as grain or oil in historical and archaeological contexts.
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How many teaspoons are in one cor (Biblical)?
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One cor (Biblical) is approximately equal to 44,634.51 US teaspoons.
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Can I use this tool for liquid volume conversions?
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While teaspoons measure liquid volume, the cor is a dry unit. Use caution and consider substance density when converting between these types.
Key Terminology
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cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Biblical Hebrew dry volume unit approximately equal to 220 liters, used for measuring commodities like grain.
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teaspoon (US)
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A US customary liquid volume unit equal to 1/6 of a US fluid ounce, exactly 4.92892159375 milliliters.