What is a cord used to measure?

A cord is a volume unit used mainly for stacked firewood, representing 128 cubic feet or about 3.62 cubic metres.

What does a ton register represent?

A ton register is a historical maritime volume unit equal to 100 cubic feet, used to express a ship's internal capacity as register tonnage.

Why convert cord to ton register?

This conversion helps translate firewood volumes into maritime units, aiding in comparisons or analyses related to shipping space and historical vessel capacity.

Is ton register still used in modern shipping?

Ton register has mostly been replaced by newer tonnage measures defined by the 1969 Tonnage Convention and is now limited to historical or archival contexts.

How do I convert cords to ton register?

Multiply the number of cords by 1.28 to find the equivalent ton register volume.

How to Convert from Cord [cd] to Ton register [ton reg]

Convert volume measurements from cord to ton register using this easy-to-use online converter. Understand the units and apply accurate conversions for firewood and maritime contexts.

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Cord [cd] to Ton register [ton reg] Conversion Table

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Cord [cd] to Ton register [ton reg] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to translate volume values from cord, a unit used primarily for measuring firewood, into ton register, a historical maritime volume unit used for ship capacity. It is especially useful for forestry, firewood retail, and maritime archival purposes.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in cords [cd] into the input field
Choose 'cord [cd]' as the unit to convert from
Select 'ton register [ton reg]' as the unit to convert to
Click the convert button to see the equivalent volume in ton register
Use the results to compare or analyze volumes in firewood and ship capacity contexts

Key Features

Simple conversion between cord and ton register volume units
Browser-based tool requiring no installation
Supports forestry, firewood, and maritime volume applications
Displays results based on the formula 1 cord = 1.28 ton register
Facilitates understanding of legacy maritime volume measurements

Examples

2 cords equal 2.56 ton register (2 × 1.28)
0.5 cord equals 0.64 ton register (0.5 × 1.28)

Common Use Cases

Measuring quantities of firewood sold or delivered by retailers and consumers
Estimating household or facility wood fuel needs for heating
Reporting timber or firewood volumes in forestry and woodlot management
Expressing ship internal volume as gross or net register tonnage in maritime records
Calculating port fees or canal dues based on register tons in historical documents
Estimating cargo-hold space in older ship designs or archival maritime data

Tips & Best Practices

Use this converter for comparative and archival volume conversions between firewood and maritime units
Remember the ton register is a historical unit not widely used in modern international shipping
Always verify the context and purpose of the volume measurement before converting
Utilize the conversion to assist in understanding legacy maritime and forestry documentation

Limitations

Ton register is a maritime unit largely replaced by modern tonnage standards since 1969
Conversion is best suited for archival, comparative, or specialized applications rather than general practical use
Differences in unit contexts (firewood volume vs. ship capacity) limit direct interchangeability across all industries

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cord used to measure?: A cord is a volume unit used mainly for stacked firewood, representing 128 cubic feet or about 3.62 cubic metres.
What does a ton register represent?: A ton register is a historical maritime volume unit equal to 100 cubic feet, used to express a ship's internal capacity as register tonnage.
Why convert cord to ton register?: This conversion helps translate firewood volumes into maritime units, aiding in comparisons or analyses related to shipping space and historical vessel capacity.
Is ton register still used in modern shipping?: Ton register has mostly been replaced by newer tonnage measures defined by the 1969 Tonnage Convention and is now limited to historical or archival contexts.
How do I convert cords to ton register?: Multiply the number of cords by 1.28 to find the equivalent ton register volume.

Key Terminology

Cord [cd]: A unit of volume used primarily for measuring firewood, defined as 128 cubic feet, approximately 3.62 cubic metres.
Ton register [ton reg]: A historical maritime volume unit equal to 100 cubic feet, used to express the internal capacity of a ship as register tonnage.
Register tonnage: A measurement of a ship's internal volume expressed in tons register, used historically for commercial and regulatory purposes.

Quick Knowledge Check

What volume does one cord represent?

100 cubic feet

128 cubic feet

150 cubic feet

What is the volume of one ton register?

128 cubic feet

100 cubic feet

50 cubic feet

What is the conversion factor from cord to ton register?

1.5

1.28

0.78

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