Definition:Miscellaneous Volume Measure/Cord
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The cord is a unit of volume traditionally used for firewood or pulpwood.
\(\ds \) | \(\) | \(\ds 1\) | cord | |||||||||||
\(\ds \) | \(=\) | \(\ds 128\) | cubic feet | |||||||||||
\(\ds \) | \(\approx\) | \(\ds 3.62\) | cubic metres |
Thus a cord is a quantity of wood that can be stacked in a woodpile $4$ feet long, $8$ feet wide, and $4$ feet high.