Convert cubic yard to cor (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert cubic yard [yd^3] to cor (Biblical) [cor], or Convert cor (Biblical) to cubic yard.
How to Convert Cubic Yard to Cor (Biblical)
1 yd^3 = 3.47524935454545 cor
Example: convert 15 yd^3 to cor:
15 yd^3 = 15 × 3.47524935454545 cor = 52.1287403181818 cor
Cubic Yard to Cor (Biblical) Conversion Table
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Cubic Yard
A cubic yard is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one yard (3 feet) in length.
History/Origin
The cubic yard originated from the imperial and US customary measurement systems, primarily used in construction, landscaping, and shipping industries for measuring large volumes of materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic yard is commonly used in construction, landscaping, and waste management to measure materials like soil, gravel, and debris, and is part of volume conversions in various applications.
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.