Cubic Meter to Cord Conversion

Convert between Cubic Meter and Cord quickly and accurately.

From Cubic Meter

m³

To Cord

cord

How to Convert Cubic Meter to Cord

Conversion Formula

1 m³ = 0.276 cord

1 cord = 3.625 m³

Example

Convert 15 m³ to cord:

15 m³ = 15 × 0.276 cord = 4.138 cord

Unit Information

Learn about the volume - lumber units you're converting between

Cubic Meter

m³

Definition

The cubic meter is the SI base unit of volume, representing the volume of a cube with sides of one meter. It is the standard unit for measuring lumber volumes in the metric system and international trade.

History/Origin

The cubic meter was established as part of the metric system in France during the 1790s. It became the international standard for volume measurements and is widely used in scientific, industrial, and commercial applications worldwide.

Current Use

Cubic meters are extensively used in the lumber industry for measuring wood volumes, in construction for material calculations, and in international trade for standardized volume measurements across different countries and regions.

Multiplier

Offset

Cord

cord

Definition

A cord is a unit of volume equal to 128 cubic feet, typically used for measuring firewood and pulpwood. It represents a stack of wood 4 feet high, 4 feet wide, and 8 feet long.

History/Origin

The cord was established as a standard unit for measuring firewood volumes in the United States. It became widely used in forestry, firewood sales, and pulpwood measurements for paper production.

Current Use

Cords are used for measuring firewood, pulpwood, and wood chips in forestry operations, firewood sales, and paper production industries, particularly in North American markets.

Multiplier

3.625

Offset