Convert board foot to cor (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to cor (Biblical) [cor], or Convert cor (Biblical) to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Cor (Biblical)
1 FBM = 0.0107260781818182 cor
Example: convert 15 FBM to cor:
15 FBM = 15 × 0.0107260781818182 cor = 0.160891172727273 cor
Board Foot to Cor (Biblical) Conversion Table
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Board Foot
A board foot is a unit of volume measurement for lumber, representing a volume of 1 foot long by 1 foot wide by 1 inch thick.
History/Origin
The board foot originated in the United States in the 19th century as a standard measurement for lumber industry, simplifying trade and inventory calculations.
Current Use
It is still widely used in the lumber and woodworking industries to quantify and price wood volumes, especially in North America.
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.