Convert cor (Biblical) to cubic decimeter
Please provide values below to convert cor (Biblical) [cor] to cubic decimeter [dm^3], or Convert cubic decimeter to cor (Biblical).
How to Convert Cor (Biblical) to Cubic Decimeter
1 cor = 220 dm^3
Example: convert 15 cor to dm^3:
15 cor = 15 × 220 dm^3 = 3300 dm^3
Cor (Biblical) to Cubic Decimeter 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.
Cubic Decimeter
A cubic decimeter (dm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The cubic decimeter has been used as a standard unit of volume in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for scientific and industrial measurements, as a convenient subdivision of the liter.
Current Use
The cubic decimeter is commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to measure liquids and other substances, often interchangeably with liters, since 1 dm^3 equals 1 liter.