Convert cord to gill (UK)
Please provide values below to convert cord [cd] to gill (UK) [gi (UK)], or Convert gill (UK) to cord.
How to Convert Cord to Gill (Uk)
1 cd = 25513.3099238658 gi (UK)
Example: convert 15 cd to gi (UK):
15 cd = 15 × 25513.3099238658 gi (UK) = 382699.648857987 gi (UK)
Cord to Gill (Uk) Conversion Table
| cord | gill (UK) |
|---|
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.
Gill (Uk)
A gill (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-quarter of a pint, primarily used for measuring liquids such as spirits and milk.
History/Origin
The UK gill originated in the 19th century as part of the imperial measurement system, traditionally used in British households and trade for liquid measurements before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK gill is largely obsolete and rarely used in everyday measurements, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts, recipes, or specific legal or traditional settings.