Convert cor (Biblical) to gill (US)
Please provide values below to convert cor (Biblical) [cor] to gill (US) [gi], or Convert gill (US) to cor (Biblical).
How to Convert Cor (Biblical) to Gill (Us)
1 cor = 1859.77125253176 gi
Example: convert 15 cor to gi:
15 cor = 15 × 1859.77125253176 gi = 27896.5687879764 gi
Cor (Biblical) to Gill (Us) 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.
Gill (Us)
A gill (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-quarter of a US pint, or 4 US fluid ounces.
History/Origin
The gill originated from the Old French 'gelle' and was historically used in the UK and US for measuring liquids, especially in brewing and cooking. Its usage has declined with the standardization of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the US gill is rarely used in everyday measurement but may still be encountered in historical contexts, traditional recipes, or specific industries like brewing and bartending in the United States.