Convert cord to cor (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert cord [cd] to cor (Biblical) [cor], or Convert cor (Biblical) to cord.
How to Convert Cord to Cor (Biblical)
1 cd = 16.4752561818182 cor
Example: convert 15 cd to cor:
15 cd = 15 × 16.4752561818182 cor = 247.128842727273 cor
Cord to Cor (Biblical) Conversion Table
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Cord
A cord is a unit of volume used to measure firewood and other stacked materials, equal to 128 cubic feet (3.62 cubic meters).
History/Origin
The cord originated in North America in the 17th century as a practical measure for stacking firewood, with its size standardized in the 19th century to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
Today, the cord is primarily used in the United States and Canada for selling and purchasing firewood and other bulk materials, with standardized measurements to ensure fair trade.
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.