Convert hectoliter to cord
Please provide values below to convert hectoliter [hL] to cord [cd], or Convert cord to hectoliter.
How to Convert Hectoliter to Cord
1 hL = 0.0275895834049053 cd
Example: convert 15 hL to cd:
15 hL = 15 × 0.0275895834049053 cd = 0.41384375107358 cd
Hectoliter to Cord Conversion Table
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Hectoliter
A hectoliter (hL) is a unit of volume equal to 100 liters.
History/Origin
The hectoliter is part of the metric system, introduced in the 19th century alongside other metric units for standardization of measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Hectoliters are commonly used in the beverage industry, especially for measuring wine, beer, and other liquid quantities, as well as in agriculture and food production for larger volume measurements.
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.