Convert gallon (UK) to cor (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert gallon (UK) [gal (UK)] to cor (Biblical) [cor], or Convert cor (Biblical) to gallon (UK).
How to Convert Gallon (Uk) to Cor (Biblical)
1 gal (UK) = 0.0206640454545455 cor
Example: convert 15 gal (UK) to cor:
15 gal (UK) = 15 × 0.0206640454545455 cor = 0.309960681818182 cor
Gallon (Uk) to Cor (Biblical) Conversion Table
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Gallon (Uk)
The gallon (UK), also known as the imperial gallon, is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 4.54609 liters.
History/Origin
The UK gallon was established in 1824 as part of the imperial system, replacing earlier gallons used in England. It was standardized with the adoption of the imperial system, based on the volume of 10 pounds of water at a specific temperature.
Current Use
The UK gallon is still used in the United Kingdom for measuring fuel, beverages, and other liquids, though the liter is increasingly common in official and scientific contexts.
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.