What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms volume values from the UK cup, a common culinary measure, to the ancient Biblical cor unit. It supports understanding of historical data by bridging modern cooking measurements with ancient units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume in cup (UK) you want to convert
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Select 'cup (UK)' as the input unit and 'cor (Biblical)' as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent cor (Biblical) value
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Use the results to compare modern culinary volumes with ancient units
Key Features
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Converts from cup (UK) to cor (Biblical) unit of volume
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Features a straightforward interface suitable for scholars and cooks
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Supports interpretation of biblical and archaeological measurements
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Web-based tool accessible without installation
Examples
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10 Cups (UK) equals approximately 0.012915028 Cor (Biblical)
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200 Cups (UK) equals approximately 0.25830056 Cor (Biblical)
Common Use Cases
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Relating modern recipe volumes to ancient Biblical measures for study
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Interpreting quantities of grain or commodities in historical texts
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Archaeological research into ancient storage and agricultural yields
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Comparing ancient measurement systems with contemporary units
Tips & Best Practices
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Be aware the UK cup value can vary slightly depending on source
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Use the conversion for interpretative or comparative purposes rather than precision
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Cross-check historical volume estimates when applying results in research
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Consider the approximate nature of the cor for scholarly work
Limitations
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The UK cup is not a standardized unit and values differ among sources
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The cor (Biblical) volume is an estimate and can fluctuate historically
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Conversion is theoretical, mainly for comparative study, not exact measurement
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the UK cup an official measurement unit?
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No, the UK cup is a culinary volume measure commonly aligned with 250 millilitres but is not an official Imperial or SI unit and may vary in different recipes.
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What is the cor (Biblical) used for?
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The cor is an ancient dry volume unit used in Biblical contexts to quantify grains or oils and helps in understanding historical and archaeological data about ancient commodities.
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Can I use this converter for precise volume measurements?
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No, the converter is intended for theoretical and comparative purposes because both the UK cup and cor (Biblical) have variable definitions and are not exact measurement units.
Key Terminology
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Cup (UK)
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A culinary volume measure typically treated as 250 millilitres in modern UK usage but not standardized officially.
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew dry volume unit roughly equal to 220 liters, used in the Bible to measure commodities like grain and oil.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor 1 Cup (UK) equals 0.0012915028 Cor (Biblical), used to convert volumes between these units.