Convert acre-foot (US survey) to cor (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert acre-foot (US survey) [ac*ft (US)] to cor (Biblical) [cor], or Convert cor (Biblical) to acre-foot (US survey).
How to Convert Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Cor (Biblical)
1 ac*ft (US) = 5606.76927272727 cor
Example: convert 15 ac*ft (US) to cor:
15 ac*ft (US) = 15 × 5606.76927272727 cor = 84101.5390909091 cor
Acre-Foot (Us Survey) to Cor (Biblical) Conversion Table
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Acre-Foot (Us Survey)
An acre-foot is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States to measure large quantities of water, equivalent to the volume of one acre of surface area to a depth of one foot.
History/Origin
The acre-foot originated from the traditional use of acres and feet as units of land and water measurement in the United States, primarily for irrigation and water resource management, becoming standardized in the early 20th century.
Current Use
The acre-foot is primarily used in water resource management, including measuring reservoir capacities, water rights, and irrigation supplies within the United States.
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.