Convert cor (Biblical) to acre-foot
Please provide values below to convert cor (Biblical) [cor] to acre-foot [ac*ft], or Convert acre-foot to cor (Biblical).
How to Convert Cor (Biblical) to Acre-Foot
1 cor = 0.000178356902279161 ac*ft
Example: convert 15 cor to ac*ft:
15 cor = 15 × 0.000178356902279161 ac*ft = 0.00267535353418742 ac*ft
Cor (Biblical) to Acre-Foot Conversion Table
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Cor (Biblical)
The cor is an ancient biblical unit of volume used to measure dry goods, equivalent to approximately 10 ephahs or about 10.3 liters.
History/Origin
The cor originates from biblical times and was used in ancient Israelite measurements. It appears in the Hebrew Bible as a measure for grain and other dry commodities, reflecting the agricultural practices of the period.
Current Use
Today, the cor is primarily of historical and biblical interest, with no modern standard equivalent. It is used in biblical studies and historical research to understand ancient measurements and contexts.
Acre-Foot
An acre-foot is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States to measure large quantities of water, representing the volume of one acre of surface area to a depth of one foot.
History/Origin
The acre-foot originated in the United States as a practical measurement for water rights and irrigation, combining the acre (area) and foot (depth) units to quantify water volume in land management and water resource planning.
Current Use
It is primarily used in water resource management, irrigation planning, and hydrology to quantify large volumes of water, especially in the context of reservoirs, water rights, and distribution systems.