Convert megaliter to cord
Please provide values below to convert megaliter [ML] to cord [cd], or Convert cord to megaliter.
How to Convert Megaliter to Cord
1 ML = 275.895834049053 cd
Example: convert 15 ML to cd:
15 ML = 15 × 275.895834049053 cd = 4138.4375107358 cd
Megaliter to Cord Conversion Table
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Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.
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.