Convert cord to quart (UK)
Please provide values below to convert cord [cd] to quart (UK) [qt (UK)], or Convert quart (UK) to cord.
How to Convert Cord to Quart (Uk)
1 cd = 3189.16375170751 qt (UK)
Example: convert 15 cd to qt (UK):
15 cd = 15 × 3189.16375170751 qt (UK) = 47837.4562756127 qt (UK)
Cord to Quart (Uk) Conversion Table
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Cord
A cord is a unit of volume used to measure firewood and other stacked materials, equal to 128 cubic feet (3.62 cubic meters).
History/Origin
The cord originated in North America in the 17th century as a practical measure for stacking firewood, with its size standardized in the 19th century to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
Today, the cord is primarily used in the United States and Canada for selling and purchasing firewood and other bulk materials, with standardized measurements to ensure fair trade.
Quart (Uk)
The quart (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-fourth of a imperial gallon, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK quart has its origins in the imperial system established in 1824, replacing earlier customary units. It was historically used for measuring liquids like milk and beer before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK quart is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts or traditional recipes.