Convert cup (metric) to cor (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert cup (metric) [cup (metric)] to cor (Biblical) [cor], or Convert cor (Biblical) to cup (metric).
How to Convert Cup (Metric) to Cor (Biblical)
1 cup (metric) = 0.00113636363636364 cor
Example: convert 15 cup (metric) to cor:
15 cup (metric) = 15 × 0.00113636363636364 cor = 0.0170454545454545 cor
Cup (Metric) to Cor (Biblical) Conversion Table
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Cup (Metric)
A metric cup is a unit of volume measurement equal to 250 milliliters.
History/Origin
The metric cup was introduced as part of the metric system to standardize volume measurements, replacing various traditional cups used in different regions.
Current Use
The metric cup is commonly used in cooking and baking in countries adopting the metric system, especially in recipes and food labeling.
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.