What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps you translate volumes measured in Gill (UK), a traditional British liquid unit, into Cor (Biblical), an ancient Hebrew dry volume measure. It supports historical, archaeological, and cultural conversions involving non-SI volume units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in Gill (UK) [gi (UK)]
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Select 'Gill (UK) [gi (UK)]' as the input unit
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Choose 'Cor (Biblical)' as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in Cor (Biblical)
Key Features
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Converts between Gill (UK) and Cor (Biblical) volume units
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Supports historical and cultural volume measurement conversions
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Browser-based and easy to use for academic and archival purposes
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Facilitates interpretation of ancient and traditional volume units
Examples
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10 Gill (UK) equals 0.006457514 Cor (Biblical)
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100 Gill (UK) equals 0.06457514 Cor (Biblical)
Common Use Cases
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Describing traditional British spirit or beer serving sizes historically
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Converting historical recipes or medicinal formulations into modern units
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Interpreting grain and oil quantities reported in the Hebrew Bible
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Assisting archaeological research on ancient storage capacities
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Supporting comparative studies of ancient and modern volume systems
Tips & Best Practices
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Always consider the context when converting between liquid and dry volume units
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Use this tool mainly for historical, archaeological, or cultural research
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Verify conversions carefully due to differences in measurement systems
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Supplement conversions with additional sources when used academically
Limitations
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Gill (UK) measures liquid volume, whereas Cor (Biblical) is a dry volume unit
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Units derive from different historical and cultural systems with no SI equivalence
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Conversion results are approximations, not precise equivalents
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Usage is primarily academic or archival, not for everyday measurements
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Gill (UK) used for?
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It is a traditional British liquid volume unit used historically for measuring small quantities of liquids like spirits and beer.
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How large is one Cor in modern measurements?
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One Cor (Biblical) is an ancient dry volume unit estimated at about 220 liters.
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Can I use this converter for everyday volume conversions?
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No, this converter is designed mainly for historical, archaeological, or biblical research purposes due to the non-SI nature of the units.
Key Terminology
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Gill (UK) [gi (UK)]
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An imperial liquid volume unit equal to one quarter of an imperial pint, traditionally used in the UK for small liquid quantities.
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Biblical Hebrew dry volume unit equal to 10 ephahs, often estimated at about 220 liters.