What Is This Tool?
This tool enables conversion from cubic foot, a common volume unit in US customary and imperial systems, to the cor (Biblical), an ancient Hebrew unit used for dry volume. It supports studies requiring translation between modern and historical measurement units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in cubic feet you wish to convert.
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Select 'cubic foot [ft³]' as the input unit and 'cor (Biblical)' as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in cor (Biblical).
Key Features
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Converts volume units from cubic foot to cor (Biblical).
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface.
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Supports conversion for historical and archaeological research.
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Provides example conversions for clarity.
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Includes context on unit definitions and usage.
Examples
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10 cubic feet equals approximately 1.287 cor (Biblical).
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50 cubic feet equals approximately 6.436 cor (Biblical).
Common Use Cases
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Translating modern volume measurements into Biblical units for academic research.
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Archaeological reconstructions involving ancient storage capacities.
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Studying ancient agricultural yields and commodity quantities from historical texts.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter primarily for historical and scholarly analysis rather than precise engineering calculations.
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Be aware of the approximate nature of the cor unit and its variability in historical sources.
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Cross-reference conversion results with historical context for accuracy in research.
Limitations
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The cor (Biblical) is an approximate ancient unit without modern standardization.
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Historical definitions can vary, affecting precision of conversions.
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Not suitable for exact engineering or commercial volume measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a cubic foot?
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A cubic foot is a volume unit used in US customary and imperial systems, defined as the volume of a cube with one-foot sides.
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What is a cor (Biblical)?
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A cor (also known as kor or homer) is an ancient Biblical Hebrew dry volume unit, approximately equal to 220 liters or 58 US gallons.
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Why convert cubic feet to cor (Biblical)?
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Converting cubic feet to cor helps interpret ancient Biblical quantities and aids archaeological and historical studies involving old measurement systems.
Key Terminology
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Cubic foot [ft^3]
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A volume unit defined by the space of a cube with sides one foot long, used in US customary and imperial systems.
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Biblical Hebrew unit of dry volume roughly equal to 220 liters, used historically for grains and commodities.
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Conversion Rate
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The multiplier used to translate volume from cubic feet to cor; specifically, 1 cubic foot equals about 0.1287 cor.