What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms volume values from cubic yards to the Biblical cor unit, facilitating comparisons between modern and ancient volume measurements commonly used in archaeology and Biblical research.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in cubic yards you want to convert.
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Select 'cubic yard [yd^3]' as the source unit and 'cor (Biblical)' as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to view the equivalent volume in cor (Biblical).
Key Features
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Converts volume from cubic yards to the ancient Biblical cor unit.
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Uses an established conversion rate appropriate for academic and interpretive work.
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Supports understanding of historical quantities using modern units.
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Browser-based and easy to use without requiring installation.
Examples
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2 cubic yards converts to approximately 6.9505 cor (Biblical).
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0.5 cubic yard converts to approximately 1.7376 cor (Biblical).
Common Use Cases
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Relating modern construction and bulk material volumes to ancient dry volume units.
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Interpreting quantities of grain, oil, or commodities in Biblical and ancient texts.
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Supporting archaeological and historical agricultural analysis.
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Facilitating comparative studies of ancient and modern measurement systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the tool for academic or interpretive purposes rather than precise practical measurements.
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Consider the historical variability of the cor unit when analyzing results.
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Understand that differences in material density may influence the equivalence.
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Double-check conversions for context-specific accuracy in research.
Limitations
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The cor (Biblical) has historical variability and approximate modern equivalents.
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Differences in ancient and modern measurement standards affect exact precision.
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Conversions are intended mainly for interpretative and academic use, not for practical volume measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a cubic yard?
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A cubic yard is a unit of volume representing a cube with sides one yard long, equal to 27 cubic feet, commonly used in construction and landscaping.
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What does the cor (Biblical) measure?
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The cor (Biblical) is an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit equal to 10 ephahs, roughly estimated at about 220 liters, used in Biblical and historical contexts.
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Why convert cubic yards to cor (Biblical)?
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Converting helps relate modern volume measurements to ancient units for archaeological research, Biblical studies, and understanding historical agricultural volumes.
Key Terminology
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Cubic Yard [yd^3]
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A volume unit representing a cube with sides one yard long, equal to 27 cubic feet and used for bulk volume quantification.
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Biblical Hebrew dry volume unit equivalent to 10 ephahs, roughly estimated at 220 liters, used in Biblical and archaeological contexts.