Convert hundred-cubic foot to cord
Please provide values below to convert hundred-cubic foot [100 ft^3] to cord [cd], or Convert cord to hundred-cubic foot.
How to Convert Hundred-Cubic Foot to Cord
1 100 ft^3 = 0.781250001034609 cd
Example: convert 15 100 ft^3 to cd:
15 100 ft^3 = 15 × 0.781250001034609 cd = 11.7187500155191 cd
Hundred-Cubic Foot to Cord Conversion Table
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Hundred-Cubic Foot
A hundred-cubic foot is a unit of volume equal to 100 cubic feet, commonly used in measuring large quantities of gases or liquids.
History/Origin
The hundred-cubic foot has historically been used in industries such as natural gas and HVAC to quantify large volumes, especially in the United States, as a convenient measure for gas quantities.
Current Use
Today, the hundred-cubic foot is primarily used in the natural gas industry to measure gas volumes, though it is less common with the adoption of standard SI units like cubic meters.
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.