Convert barrel (oil) to cor (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to cor (Biblical) [cor], or Convert cor (Biblical) to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Cor (Biblical)
1 bbl (oil) = 0.722669522272727 cor
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to cor:
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 0.722669522272727 cor = 10.8400428340909 cor
Barrel (Oil) to Cor (Biblical) Conversion Table
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Barrel (Oil)
A barrel (bbl) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure quantities of oil and petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for liquid goods in the 19th century, initially used in the brewing and distilling industries. Its use for oil measurement became standardized in the early 20th century, with the 42-gallon size becoming the industry standard in the United States.
Current Use
The barrel remains the standard unit of measurement for crude oil and petroleum products globally, used in trading, production, and inventory management within the oil industry.
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.