Convert cubic decimeter to cord
Please provide values below to convert cubic decimeter [dm^3] to cord [cd], or Convert cord to cubic decimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Decimeter to Cord
1 dm^3 = 0.000275895834049053 cd
Example: convert 15 dm^3 to cd:
15 dm^3 = 15 × 0.000275895834049053 cd = 0.0041384375107358 cd
Cubic Decimeter to Cord Conversion Table
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Cubic Decimeter
A cubic decimeter (dm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The cubic decimeter has been used as a standard unit of volume in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for scientific and industrial measurements, as a convenient subdivision of the liter.
Current Use
The cubic decimeter is commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to measure liquids and other substances, often interchangeably with liters, since 1 dm^3 equals 1 liter.
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.