Convert gill (UK) to cord
Please provide values below to convert gill (UK) [gi (UK)] to cord [cd], or Convert cord to gill (UK).
How to Convert Gill (Uk) to Cord
1 gi (UK) = 3.91952280195748e-05 cd
Example: convert 15 gi (UK) to cd:
15 gi (UK) = 15 × 3.91952280195748e-05 cd = 0.000587928420293622 cd
Gill (Uk) to Cord Conversion Table
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Gill (Uk)
A gill (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-quarter of a pint, primarily used for measuring liquids such as spirits and milk.
History/Origin
The UK gill originated in the 19th century as part of the imperial measurement system, traditionally used in British households and trade for liquid measurements before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK gill is largely obsolete and rarely used in everyday measurements, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts, recipes, or specific legal or traditional settings.
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.