What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms volume measurements from fluid ounce (US), a modern liquid volume unit, into cor (Biblical), an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit. It facilitates understanding and comparing these different measurement systems in historical and contemporary contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in fluid ounces (US) into the converter.
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Select 'fluid ounce (US)' as the input unit and 'cor (Biblical)' as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the corresponding value in cor (Biblical).
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Review the results, which reflect the approximate equivalent ancient dry volume.
Key Features
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Converts fluid ounces (US) directly into cor (Biblical) units using a predefined factor.
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Supports volume comparison between modern liquid and ancient dry measurement systems.
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Useful for biblical studies, archaeology, and historical volume analysis.
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Provides example calculations for common fluid ounce quantities.
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Browser-based and easy to use with quick input and output.
Examples
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8 fluid ounces (US) equals approximately 0.0010754 cor (Biblical).
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16 fluid ounces (US) equals approximately 0.0021508 cor (Biblical).
Common Use Cases
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Measuring ingredient volumes in US recipes and converting to ancient biblical measures.
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Interpreting quantities in Hebrew Bible texts for academic or archaeological research.
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Comparing modern liquid volumes with ancient dry storage units for economic studies.
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Educational activities illustrating differences between historical and modern units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Remember the cor is a dry volume while fluid ounce (US) is a liquid volume unit.
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Use the conversion as an approximate guide due to historical volume variability.
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Apply conversions carefully in contexts involving material density differences.
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Refer to example calculations to verify expected results and ensure accuracy.
Limitations
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Cor (Biblical) is a dry volume unit; fluid ounce (US) measures liquid volume, so conversions are approximate.
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Exact cor volume estimates vary historically, making conversion values approximate.
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Conversion may not represent differences in density or material properties accurately.
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Historical context affects cor measurements, so use with caution in scientific applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a fluid ounce (US)?
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A fluid ounce (US) is a unit of liquid volume in the United States customary system, equal to exactly 29.5735295625 milliliters.
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What does 'cor (Biblical)' measure?
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The cor (Biblical) is an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit, approximately equal to 220 liters or about 58 US gallons, used historically for grain and other commodities.
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Can this conversion be used for liquids and solids interchangeably?
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Because the cor is a dry volume unit and the fluid ounce is a liquid volume unit, the conversion is an approximation and may not reflect density differences accurately.
Key Terminology
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Fluid ounce (US)
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A US customary liquid volume unit equal to 1/128 of a US gallon or about 29.5735 milliliters.
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Biblical Hebrew dry volume unit approximated at 220 liters, often used to measure agricultural commodities.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to convert one unit measure into another; here, 1 fl oz (US) equals 0.0001344251 cor (Biblical).