What Is This Tool?
This online converter allows you to translate volume measurements from dekastere, a metric-based volume unit equal to ten cubic metres, into cor (Biblical), an ancient Hebrew unit of dry volume commonly used to interpret Biblical texts and historical storage capacities.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in dekastere you want to convert.
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Select the target unit as cor (Biblical) from the dropdown menu.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in cor (Biblical).
Key Features
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Converts dekastere volumes into cor (Biblical) units accurately using established conversion rates.
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Supports understanding ancient Biblical and archaeological volume measures.
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Simple interface for quick input and conversion of volume values.
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation or prior setup.
Examples
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2 dekastere converts to approximately 90.9091 cor (Biblical).
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0.5 dekastere converts to about 22.7273 cor (Biblical).
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting volume measures found in Biblical agricultural records and texts.
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Performing archaeological reconstructions of ancient storage capacities.
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Studying historical economies by converting ancient units into modern values.
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Estimating bulk cargo or storage volumes in forestry using non-SI units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify the unit of your input to ensure correct conversion results.
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Use this tool to complement studies in Biblical scholarship or archaeology.
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Understand that cor (Biblical) is an approximate unit based on historical data.
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Consider the context of the volume being converted for more meaningful interpretation.
Limitations
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Cor (Biblical) values are approximate due to historical and archaeological estimation.
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Variations in historical definitions and measurement precision may affect accuracy.
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Dekastere is a non-SI unit primarily used in niche contexts like forestry, limiting general applicability.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a dekastere?
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A dekastere is a non-SI metric unit of volume equal to ten cubic metres, commonly used for measuring stacked timber or bulk cargo volumes.
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What does cor (Biblical) represent?
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The cor (Biblical) is an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit equal to 10 ephahs and is often used in interpreting quantities from the Hebrew Bible and ancient contexts.
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Why convert dekastere to cor (Biblical)?
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Converting dekastere to cor (Biblical) helps bridge modern metric volume measures with ancient units for Biblical scholarship and historical economic studies.
Key Terminology
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Dekastere
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A non-SI metric volume unit equal to ten steres or ten cubic metres.
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Biblical Hebrew dry volume unit equal to 10 ephahs, used for measuring grain and other commodities.
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Stere
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A historical unit of volume representing one cubic metre, used primarily for measuring stacked wood.