Convert Peck (US) to Cor (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert Peck (US) [pk (US)] to Cor (Biblical) [cor], or Convert Cor (Biblical) to Peck (US).
How to Convert Peck (Us) to Cor (Biblical)
1 pk (US) = 0.0400443979168182 cor
Example: convert 15 pk (US) to cor:
15 pk (US) = 15 × 0.0400443979168182 cor = 0.600665968752273 cor
Peck (Us) to Cor (Biblical) Conversion Table
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Peck (Us)
A peck (US) is a unit of dry volume measurement equal to 8 dry quarts or approximately 9 liters.
History/Origin
The peck originated in England and was adopted in the United States as a standard dry volume unit. It was historically used in agriculture and food measurement, especially for produce and grains.
Current Use
Today, the peck is primarily used in the United States for measuring produce and agricultural products, often in farming and food retail contexts, though it is largely replaced by metric units in most applications.
Cor (Biblical)
The cor is an ancient biblical unit of dry volume measurement, traditionally used to measure grain or other dry commodities.
History/Origin
The cor originates from biblical times and is mentioned in the Old Testament, where it was used as a standard measure of dry goods. Its exact size varied historically, but it is generally considered to be approximately 10 to 13 liters.
Current Use
Today, the cor is primarily of historical and biblical significance, used in scholarly contexts or when referencing ancient measurements. It is not commonly used in modern measurement systems.