Convert fluid ounce (UK) to cord
Please provide values below to convert fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)] to cord [cd], or Convert cord to fluid ounce (UK).
How to Convert Fluid Ounce (Uk) to Cord
1 fl oz (UK) = 7.83904488658579e-06 cd
Example: convert 15 fl oz (UK) to cd:
15 fl oz (UK) = 15 × 7.83904488658579e-06 cd = 0.000117585673298787 cd
Fluid Ounce (Uk) to Cord Conversion Table
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Fluid Ounce (Uk)
A fluid ounce (UK) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 28.413 milliliters, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK fluid ounce has origins in the imperial system established in 1824, derived from the imperial gallon, and has been used traditionally for measuring liquids in the UK and its territories.
Current Use
Today, the UK fluid ounce is mainly used in the UK for recipes, beverage measurements, and certain industries, though the milliliter is more commonly used in scientific and international contexts.
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.