What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform volumes measured in the US gill, a traditional liquid unit, into the ancient Biblical cor, a dry volume measure. It is designed to support conversions used in historical, archaeological, and scriptural studies.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in gill (US) you wish to convert.
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Select cor (Biblical) as the target unit for conversion.
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent volume in cor (Biblical).
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Review the result and use it for your historical or academic work.
Key Features
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Converts liquid volume from gill (US) to cor (Biblical) accurately based on defined conversion rates.
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Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required.
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Supports research and restoration tasks involving historical volume units.
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Provides clear examples to guide conversions.
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Facilitates understanding of measurements across different eras and cultures.
Examples
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10 gills (US) converts to approximately 0.005377005 cor (Biblical).
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100 gills (US) converts to roughly 0.05377005 cor (Biblical).
Common Use Cases
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Measuring small spirit or liqueur portions in historical cocktail recipes.
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Interpreting ancient quantities of grain, oil, or commodities in Biblical texts.
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Converting historical records for restoration and archival documentation.
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Comparing measurement systems in ancient agricultural and economic studies.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you understand that gill is a liquid volume and cor is a dry volume unit.
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Use this converter primarily for academic and historical research.
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Cross-check results when working with archaeological reconstructions.
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Refer to provided examples for clearer comprehension of the conversion scale.
Limitations
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The gill measures liquid volume while the cor measures dry volume, so conversions assume volume equivalence without reflecting content differences.
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The cor is an approximate unit with variability in historical definitions.
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Both units are uncommon in modern use, limiting this tool primarily to specialized contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I use this tool for everyday volume conversions?
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No, this converter is intended for specialized historical and academic research rather than daily volume measurements.
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Is the cor a liquid or dry volume unit?
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The cor is an ancient Biblical dry volume unit commonly used for measuring grains and other dry commodities.
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Why is converting between liquid and dry units allowed here?
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The conversion assumes volume equivalence to facilitate comparison across different measurement systems in historical contexts, despite the difference in volume types.
Key Terminology
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Gill (US)
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A US customary liquid volume equal to one quarter of a US liquid pint or four US fluid ounces, approximately 118.294 milliliters.
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Biblical Hebrew dry volume unit equal to 10 ephahs, roughly estimated at about 220 liters.
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Conversion Rate
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The multiplier used to transform a quantity from one unit to another, here 1 gill (US) equals 0.0005377005 cor (Biblical).