What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps you transform volume measurements from the cord, a standard unit for stacked firewood, into the log (Biblical), an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid volume. It supports scholarly, archaeological, and practical uses where ancient and modern volume units intersect.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in cords you want to convert
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Select "cord" as the source unit and "log (Biblical)" as the target unit
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent volume in log (Biblical)
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Use the output for comparison or interpretation in study or research
Key Features
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Converts volume from cord (solid wood measure) to log (Biblical liquid volume)
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Based on a precise conversion factor: 1 cord equals 11862.184463267 log (Biblical)
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Supports historical, biblical, and ritual volume studies
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Simple and transparent conversion formula and examples
Examples
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2 cords converts to approximately 23724.37 log (Biblical)
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0.5 cord converts to about 5931.09 log (Biblical)
Common Use Cases
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Measuring or converting quantities of firewood for commercial or household use
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Studying and interpreting biblical or Talmudic measures of liquids
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Reconstructing ancient recipes and ritual liquid volumes from historical texts
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Translating Jewish legal volumes into modern units for ritual observance
Tips & Best Practices
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Consider the conceptual nature of converting between solid and liquid units
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Use conversions primarily for comparative and interpretative purposes
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Verify source values if precision for scholarly work is required
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Keep in mind that the log (Biblical) measurement varies slightly by source
Limitations
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The log (Biblical) volume varies depending on historical source and method
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Cord measures solid volume, while log (Biblical) measures liquid volume
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Conversion is mainly conceptual or interpretive, not practical for direct volume exchange
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does a cord measure?
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A cord is a unit of volume used for stacked firewood, defined as 128 cubic feet or about 3.62 cubic metres.
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What is a log (Biblical)?
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The log (Biblical) is an ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit, roughly equal to the volume of six medium chicken eggs, approximately 0.3 liters.
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Why convert between cord and log (Biblical)?
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This conversion helps scholars and researchers compare modern wood volume units with ancient liquid measures for biblical, archaeological, or ritual studies.
Key Terminology
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Cord [cd]
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A unit of volume for stacked firewood, defined as 128 cubic feet or roughly 3.62 cubic metres.
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Log (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit, traditionally defined as the volume of six medium chicken eggs, estimated at about 0.3 liters.
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Conversion Rate
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The fixed ratio used to translate volumes from one unit to another, here 1 cord = 11862.184463267 logs (Biblical).