Convert cup (UK) to cord
Please provide values below to convert cup (UK) [cup (UK)] to cord [cd], or Convert cord to cup (UK).
How to Convert Cup (Uk) to Cord
1 cup (UK) = 7.83904488658579e-05 cd
Example: convert 15 cup (UK) to cd:
15 cup (UK) = 15 × 7.83904488658579e-05 cd = 0.00117585673298787 cd
Cup (Uk) to Cord Conversion Table
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Cup (Uk)
A cup (UK) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in cooking, equal to approximately 284.13 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK cup has origins in traditional British cooking and measurement systems, historically based on the imperial system. Its use has been standardized in culinary contexts over time, though it is less common in official measurement standards today.
Current Use
The UK cup is primarily used in recipes and cooking instructions within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary contexts, often standardized as 284 milliliters for practical purposes.
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.