Convert Bushel (US) to Cor (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert Bushel (US) [bu (US)] to Cor (Biblical) [cor], or Convert Cor (Biblical) to Bushel (US).
How to Convert Bushel (Us) to Cor (Biblical)
1 bu (US) = 0.160177591667727 cor
Example: convert 15 bu (US) to cor:
15 bu (US) = 15 × 0.160177591667727 cor = 2.40266387501591 cor
Bushel (Us) to Cor (Biblical) Conversion Table
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Bushel (Us)
A bushel (US) is a unit of volume used primarily for dry commodities, equivalent to 8 gallons or approximately 35.24 liters.
History/Origin
The bushel has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a measure of capacity for grains and other dry goods. It was standardized in the United States in the 19th century to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
The bushel (US) is widely used in agriculture and food industries to measure quantities of crops such as wheat, corn, and soybeans, and is also used in trade and commodity markets.
Cor (Biblical)
The cor is an ancient biblical unit of dry volume measurement, traditionally used to measure grain or other dry commodities.
History/Origin
The cor originates from biblical times and is mentioned in the Old Testament, where it was used as a standard measure of dry goods. Its exact size varied historically, but it is generally considered to be approximately 10 to 13 liters.
Current Use
Today, the cor is primarily of historical and biblical significance, used in scholarly contexts or when referencing ancient measurements. It is not commonly used in modern measurement systems.