Convert cubic decimeter to cor (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert cubic decimeter [dm^3] to cor (Biblical) [cor], or Convert cor (Biblical) to cubic decimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Decimeter to Cor (Biblical)
1 dm^3 = 0.00454545454545455 cor
Example: convert 15 dm^3 to cor:
15 dm^3 = 15 × 0.00454545454545455 cor = 0.0681818181818182 cor
Cubic Decimeter to Cor (Biblical) Conversion Table
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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.
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.