Convert cord to cubic yard
Please provide values below to convert cord [cd] to cubic yard [yd^3], or Convert cubic yard to cord.
How to Convert Cord to Cubic Yard
1 cd = 4.74074073570271 yd^3
Example: convert 15 cd to yd^3:
15 cd = 15 × 4.74074073570271 yd^3 = 71.1111110355406 yd^3
Cord to Cubic Yard 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.
Cubic Yard
A cubic yard is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one yard (3 feet) in length.
History/Origin
The cubic yard originated from the imperial and US customary measurement systems, primarily used in construction, landscaping, and shipping industries for measuring large volumes of materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic yard is commonly used in construction, landscaping, and waste management to measure materials like soil, gravel, and debris, and is part of volume conversions in various applications.