Convert Barrel dry (US) to Cor (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert Barrel dry (US) [bbl dry] to Cor (Biblical) [cor], or Convert Cor (Biblical) to Barrel dry (US).
How to Convert Barrel Dry (Us) to Cor (Biblical)
1 bbl dry = 0.525577834545455 cor
Example: convert 15 bbl dry to cor:
15 bbl dry = 15 × 0.525577834545455 cor = 7.88366751818182 cor
Barrel Dry (Us) to Cor (Biblical) Conversion Table
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Barrel Dry (Us)
The barrel dry (US) is a unit of volume used to measure dry commodities, equivalent to 115.627 cubic inches or approximately 1.84 gallons.
History/Origin
The barrel dry originated in the United States as a standard measure for dry goods such as grains and other commodities, established in the 19th century to facilitate trade and standardization.
Current Use
Today, the barrel dry (US) is primarily used in the agricultural and commodities industries to quantify dry bulk materials, although its usage has declined with the adoption of metric units.
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.