What does an acre-inch measure?

An acre-inch measures the volume of liquid covering one acre to a depth of one inch, equal to 3,630 cubic feet.

What is a cord used for?

A cord is a unit of volume used to measure stacked firewood, typically defined as 128 cubic feet.

Why convert acre-inch to cord?

Converting acre-inch to cord helps translate water or material volumes into a wood volume unit for use in agricultural and forestry applications.

How to Convert from Acre-inch [ac*in] to Cord [cd]

Learn how to convert volume measurements from acre-inch to cord using our easy-to-use online converter. Understand the definitions, use cases, and conversion process for these units widely used in agriculture and forestry.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert volumes from acre-inch (ac*in), a unit mainly used for measuring water volumes in agriculture, to cord (cd), a unit used to measure stacked firewood volumes. It helps bridge measurement differences between agricultural water volumes and forestry wood volumes.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in acre-inches you wish to convert
Select acre-inch as the from-unit and cord as the to-unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in cords
Review example calculations provided for accuracy
Use the converted values for planning or reporting purposes

Key Features

Converts volume from acre-inch to cord with the precise conversion rate
Defines units clearly to aid understanding in agriculture and forestry contexts
Provides example calculations for quick reference
Browser-based tool requiring no installation
Easy-to-use interface with simple input and output fields

Examples

2 acre-inch equals 56.71875 cord
0.5 acre-inch equals 14.1796875 cord

Common Use Cases

Estimating irrigation water volume applied over agricultural fields
Calculating storage capacity of ponds or reservoirs for water management
Determining firewood quantities for heating and retail purposes
Converting water volumes to wood volume units in forestry reports
Communicating water allocation in agricultural water rights contexts

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm units used match standard definitions for water and firewood volume
Use this conversion to aid cross-sector communication between agriculture and forestry
Apply the tool as part of broader resource planning for water or wood
Be aware that physical conditions like stacking and moisture affect practical volume

Limitations

Acre-inch primarily measures water volume, while cord measures stacked wood volume, limiting direct equivalence
Variations in firewood moisture and stacking density can impact volume accuracy
The conversion assumes standard unit definitions which may vary by region or context

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an acre-inch measure?: An acre-inch measures the volume of liquid covering one acre to a depth of one inch, equal to 3,630 cubic feet.
What is a cord used for?: A cord is a unit of volume used to measure stacked firewood, typically defined as 128 cubic feet.
Why convert acre-inch to cord?: Converting acre-inch to cord helps translate water or material volumes into a wood volume unit for use in agricultural and forestry applications.

Key Terminology

Acre-inch: A volume measurement representing liquid covering one acre of area to a depth of one inch, equal to 3,630 cubic feet.
Cord: A volume measurement for stacked firewood, defined as 128 cubic feet, typically a 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft stack.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to convert one unit of measurement to another; here, 1 acre-inch equals 28.359375 cords.

Quick Knowledge Check

What volume does one acre-inch represent?

A depth of one foot over one acre

A depth of one inch over one acre

A volume of one cubic meter

What is the standard volume in cubic feet of one cord?

128 cubic feet

3,630 cubic feet

256 cubic feet

In which fields is converting acre-inch to cord most useful?

Agriculture and forestry

Medicine and pharmaceuticals

Space exploration

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