What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate volumes measured in acre-foot (US survey), a unit used primarily for water resources, into cords, which are units for firewood volume. It helps bridge different volume measurements commonly used in various industries.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in acre-foot (US survey) you wish to convert.
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Select 'acre-foot (US survey)' as your input unit and 'cord [cd]' as your output unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in cords.
Key Features
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Converts volume from acre-foot (US survey) to cord [cd].
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Supports applications in water resource management and firewood volume assessment.
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Browser-based and easy to use with straightforward input fields.
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Provides quick and direct conversion using an exact conversion rate.
Examples
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Convert 2 acre-foot (US survey) to cords resulting in 680.6290837664 cord [cd].
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Convert 0.5 acre-foot (US survey) to cords resulting in 170.1572709416 cord [cd].
Common Use Cases
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Measuring water stored in reservoirs for resource management.
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Allocating irrigation water deliveries and agricultural water rights.
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Planning municipal or regional annual water supply volumes.
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Estimating firewood quantity for retail or household heating needs.
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Reporting timber or firewood volumes in forestry management.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure accurate input values for more reliable conversion results.
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Use this tool for comparative volume analysis rather than direct physical exchange.
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Consider wood stacking variations and moisture when interpreting cord volumes.
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Use standard definitions for acre-foot and cord units according to your region.
Limitations
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Acre-foot and cord measure different materials, so conversions are theoretical.
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Variability in wood stacking and moisture affects the practical use of cord volume.
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Regional unit differences may slightly affect conversion accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one acre-foot (US survey) represent?
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One acre-foot (US survey) equals the volume of water covering one acre to a depth of one US survey foot, totaling 43,560 cubic US survey feet.
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What is a cord [cd] used for?
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A cord is a volume unit primarily used to measure stacked firewood, defined as 128 cubic feet.
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Why convert acre-foot to cord?
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The conversion is useful for comparing large water volumes with firewood volumes in contexts like fuel supply or resource management.
Key Terminology
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Acre-foot (US survey)
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A volume unit representing water covering one acre to a depth of one US survey foot, equal to 43,560 cubic US survey feet.
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Cord [cd]
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A unit of volume for stacked firewood, defined as 128 cubic feet.