Bushel (US) to Cor (Biblical) Conversion

Convert between Bushel (US) and Cor (Biblical) quickly and accurately.

From Bushel (US)

bu (US)

To Cor (Biblical)

cor

How to Convert Bushel (US) to Cor (Biblical)

Conversion Formula

1 bu (US) = 0.16 cor

1 cor = 6.243 bu (US)

Example

Convert 15 bu (US) to cor:

15 bu (US) = 15 × 0.16 cor = 2.403 cor

Unit Information

Learn about the volume - dry units you're converting between

Bushel (US)

bu (US)

Definition

The US bushel is a unit of dry volume measurement in the US customary system, equal to 4 pecks or 32 dry quarts. It is the standard unit for measuring agricultural commodities and represents a significant volume for agricultural trade and storage.

History/Origin

The US bushel was established as part of the US customary system, originally based on the capacity of containers used for measuring agricultural commodities. It became the standard unit for agricultural trade and commodity pricing.

Current Use

Widely used in US agriculture for measuring grains, fruits, and other agricultural commodities. Essential for agricultural trade, storage calculations, and commodity pricing. Standard unit for agricultural market transactions.

Multiplier

35.239

Offset

Cor (Biblical)

cor

Definition

The cor is an ancient biblical unit of dry volume measurement, equal to 10 ephahs or approximately 220 liters. It was used in ancient Israel for measuring large quantities of grain and other dry commodities, representing a significant volume for agricultural trade.

History/Origin

The cor was used in ancient Israel as a standard unit for measuring large quantities of agricultural commodities. It is mentioned in biblical texts and represents one of the largest dry volume measurements used in ancient times.

Current Use

Primarily used for historical and biblical studies, archaeological research, and understanding ancient measurement systems. Important for interpreting biblical texts and understanding ancient agricultural practices and trade systems.

Multiplier

220

Offset