Convert Cord to Cubic Meter [m^3] - Online Unit Converter

Convert Cord volume to Cubic Meter (m^3) using our user-friendly online unit converter. Simply enter the value for Cord and obtain an accurate conversion to Cubic Meter instantly.

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cord

Definition:

Cord is a unit of volume used to measure firewood. One cord is defined as a stack of wood that measures 4 feet high, 4 feet wide, and 8 feet long, or 128 cubic feet.

History/Origin:

The term "cord" originated from the practice of measuring firewood in bundles or cords.

Current use:

Cord is commonly used by homeowners who burn firewood as a source of heat. It is also used by suppliers and dealers of firewood to sell and transport firewood in standard quantities.

cubic meter [m^3]

Definition:

The cubic meter is the SI unit of volume. It is defined as the volume of a cube with edges one meter in length.

History/Origin:

The cubic meter was first defined in 1795 as the volume of a kilogram of water at its maximum density, which is at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius and a pressure of 1 atm.

Current use:

The cubic meter is commonly used in science and engineering for measuring the volume of liquids and gases, as well as for calculating the density of materials.



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