What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms volume values from the dram [dr], a small liquid unit commonly found in pharmacy and historical recipes, into the cor (Biblical), an ancient dry volume unit used in Biblical Hebrew measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume amount in dram [dr] in the input field
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Select dram [dr] as the starting unit and cor (Biblical) as the target unit
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Click convert to see the equivalent volume expressed in cor (Biblical)
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Use the output for comparison or interpretation in historical and research contexts
Key Features
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Converts small liquid volumes in drams to large dry volumes in cor (Biblical)
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Useful for interpreting historical, biblical, and archaeological volume measures
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Easy-to-use interface suitable for researchers and hobbyists alike
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Supports understanding of ancient measurement contexts and modern equivalents
Examples
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10 dram [dr] converts to approximately 0.000168031 cor (Biblical)
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1000 dram [dr] converts to approximately 0.0168031 cor (Biblical)
Common Use Cases
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Understanding quantities of small liquid doses in historical medicine and pharmacy
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Interpreting ancient Biblical grain or oil volumes recorded using cor (Biblical)
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Assisting archaeological research and reconstruction of ancient storage volumes
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Comparing ancient measurement systems with modern volume units
Tips & Best Practices
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Remember that dram measures liquid while cor (Biblical) measures dry volume
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Use the tool primarily for historical, archaeological, and biblical studies
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Be aware of slight differences in dram values between Imperial and US customary systems
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Cross-check conversions when precision is crucial due to unit differences
Limitations
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The dram is a liquid volume unit, whereas the cor (Biblical) is a dry volume measure, limiting direct comparability
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Exact equivalence is approximate due to differing historical and cultural unit origins
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Variations exist in dram values between measurement systems affecting precision
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a dram [dr] used for?
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A dram [dr] is a historical liquid volume unit primarily used in pharmacy, medicine, and old recipes to specify small doses.
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What does cor (Biblical) measure?
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The cor (Biblical) is an ancient dry volume unit used in Biblical texts to quantify agricultural commodities like grain and oil.
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Why is converting between dram and cor challenging?
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Since dram measures liquid volume and cor measures dry volume, their conversion involves approximations and cultural differences, limiting exact precision.
Key Terminology
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Dram [dr]
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A historical unit of liquid volume equal to 1/8 fluid ounce, used mainly in pharmacy and medicine for small doses.
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Biblical Hebrew dry volume unit equal to 10 ephahs, approximately 220 liters, used to measure bulk commodities.