What Is This Tool?
This online converter allows users to change volume measurements from the US minim, a small apothecary liquid unit, to the cor, an ancient Biblical dry volume unit. It helps bridge historical measurement systems for academic and practical purposes.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the quantity in minim (US) that you want to convert
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Select minim (US) as the source unit and cor (Biblical) as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in cor (Biblical)
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Review the conversion result and use it for your research or study needs
Key Features
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Converts between a traditional liquid volume unit and an ancient dry volume measure
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Supports historical and archaeological research contexts
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Browser-based with easy input and output display
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Provides clear examples of volume conversions
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Useful for interdisciplinary studies involving ancient texts and medicine
Examples
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1000 Minims (US) equals approximately 0.00028005 Cor (Biblical)
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5000 Minims (US) equals approximately 0.00140262 Cor (Biblical)
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting apothecary prescriptions and historic pharmaceutical doses
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Translating ancient Biblical volume measures to modern units
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Supporting archaeological analyses of ancient storage and agriculture
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Comparing historical and ancient measurement systems in studies
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Assisting in theological and historical research involving volume units
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the tool primarily for academic or theoretical volume conversions
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Be mindful of differences between liquid and dry volume measurements
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Consider the approximate nature of the Biblical cor when interpreting results
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Combine this conversion with historical context for accurate analyses
Limitations
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Direct conversion between these very different volume units is rare and mainly theoretical
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Variations in the exact volume of the cor may impact accuracy
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Differences between liquid (minim) and dry (cor) units limit practical uses
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Conversions are best suited for academic or interpretive purposes
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a minim (US)?
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The minim (US) is a small traditional liquid volume unit used in pharmacy, equivalent to 1/60 of a US fluid dram or about 61.6115 microliters.
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What does the cor (Biblical) measure?
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The cor is an ancient Hebrew unit of dry volume, roughly equal to 220 liters, used for measuring grain, oil, and other dry commodities in Biblical texts.
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Why convert from minim (US) to cor (Biblical)?
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This conversion helps relate small medicinal liquid volumes to large ancient dry measures, supporting research in history, archaeology, and Biblical studies.
Key Terminology
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Minim (US)
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A small apothecary liquid volume unit, historically used in pharmacy, equal to about 61.6115 microliters.
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Cor (Biblical)
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An ancient Hebrew dry volume unit equal to about 220 liters, often used in Biblical contexts to measure dry goods.
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Conversion Rate
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The fixed ratio used to convert quantities from one unit to another, here 1 Minim (US) equals approximately 2.8005e-7 Cor (Biblical).