Convert cor (Biblical) to barrel (US)
Please provide values below to convert cor (Biblical) [cor] to barrel (US) [bbl (US)], or Convert barrel (US) to cor (Biblical).
How to Convert Cor (Biblical) to Barrel (Us)
1 cor = 1.84501115926486 bbl (US)
Example: convert 15 cor to bbl (US):
15 cor = 15 × 1.84501115926486 bbl (US) = 27.6751673889729 bbl (US)
Cor (Biblical) to Barrel (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.
Barrel (Us)
A barrel (US) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure liquids such as oil and other petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for trading and storing liquids like beer and wine in barrels. Its size varied historically, but the US standard was established in the 19th century for consistency in the oil industry, becoming widely adopted for measuring petroleum products.
Current Use
Today, the barrel (US) is mainly used in the oil and gas industry to quantify crude oil, petroleum products, and other liquids. It remains a standard unit in commodity trading, reporting, and industry practices.