What is a hin (Biblical)?

A hin is an ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit traditionally defined as 12 logs, approximately 0.57 liters, used for measuring liquids such as oil and wine.

What is a cor (Biblical)?

A cor is an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit, equal to 10 ephahs and estimated at about 220 liters, commonly used for grain and other commodities.

How do I convert from hin to cor?

Use the conversion rate where 1 hin equals approximately 0.0166666667 cor. Multiply the number of hin by this rate to get the volume in cor.

Are hin and cor used for the same type of volume?

No, hin measures liquid volumes, while cor measures dry volumes. Contextual interpretation is necessary when converting between them.

How to Convert from Hin (Biblical) to Cor (Biblical)?

Easily convert volume measurements from the ancient Biblical hin to the cor using this specialized unit converter. Understand historical quantities related to oil, wine, grain, and other commodities with accuracy.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to transform volume measurements from hin, an ancient Biblical liquid unit, into cor, an ancient Biblical dry volume measure. It supports scholars, archaeologists, theologians, and students interpreting historical and biblical texts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the amount measured in hin (Biblical) into the provided input field
Select hin as the source unit and cor as the target unit
Click convert to see the equivalent volume in cor (Biblical)
Use the conversion to aid interpretation of ancient measurements in scholarly or religious studies

Key Features

Converts ancient Hebrew liquid volume units (hin) to dry volume units (cor)
Includes units used specifically in Biblical and archaeological contexts
Displays results based on established historical approximations
Supports understanding of ritual, agricultural, and economic measures from ancient scriptures

Examples

Converting 12 hin to cor results in 0.2 cor
Converting 60 hin to cor results in 1 cor

Common Use Cases

Determining quantities of oil or wine for Biblical laws and Temple offerings
Interpreting measurements in ancient texts for academic or archaeological research
Reconstructing provisioning and storage in ancient Near Eastern studies
Comparing agricultural and economic volumes across historical periods

Tips & Best Practices

Remember that hin measures liquids while cor is for dry volumes; interpret results contextually
Use this tool to supplement research in biblical scholarship or archaeology
Cross-reference conversion results with historical context for accuracy
Be aware of regional and temporal variations in ancient units

Limitations

Units are approximate ancient measurements with estimated modern equivalents
Exact volumes may differ based on historical sources
Converting between liquid and dry volume measures requires careful contextual understanding
Historical and regional variants may affect conversion accuracy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hin (Biblical)?: A hin is an ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit traditionally defined as 12 logs, approximately 0.57 liters, used for measuring liquids such as oil and wine.
What is a cor (Biblical)?: A cor is an ancient Hebrew dry volume unit, equal to 10 ephahs and estimated at about 220 liters, commonly used for grain and other commodities.
How do I convert from hin to cor?: Use the conversion rate where 1 hin equals approximately 0.0166666667 cor. Multiply the number of hin by this rate to get the volume in cor.
Are hin and cor used for the same type of volume?: No, hin measures liquid volumes, while cor measures dry volumes. Contextual interpretation is necessary when converting between them.

Key Terminology

Hin (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew liquid volume unit used for oil, wine, and similar liquids, defined as 12 logs and estimated at about 0.57 liters.
Cor (Biblical): An ancient Hebrew dry volume unit equal to 10 ephahs, estimated at roughly 220 liters, commonly used for grain and storage quantities.
Log: A smaller ancient Hebrew liquid measurement unit; 12 logs make one hin.
Ephah: A Biblical Hebrew dry volume unit; 10 ephahs equal one cor.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which volume type does the hin (Biblical) measure?

Dry volume

Liquid volume

Weight

What is approximately equal to 1 cor (Biblical)?

10 ephahs

12 logs

1 liter

What should be considered when converting hin to cor?

They are identical units

Hin is liquid and cor is dry volume

They are both measures of length

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