What is a UK pint used for?

The UK pint is an imperial unit for measuring liquid capacity commonly used for draught beer, milk quantities, and recipes in the UK and some Commonwealth countries.

How is a cord defined?

A cord is a volume unit for stacked firewood equal to 128 cubic feet, typically represented by a stack measuring 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft.

Why convert from pint (UK) to cord?

The conversion helps compare small liquid volume measurements with large wood volume units in forestry, retail, and heating fuel contexts where both volumes may interact.

How to Convert from Pint (UK) [pt (UK)] to Cord [cd]

Convert volumes from the UK pint, an imperial unit for liquids, to the cord, a large unit for stacked firewood volume with this easy-to-use online tool.

Pint (UK) [pt (UK)]

Cord [cd]

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Pint (UK) [pt (UK)] to Cord [cd] Conversion Table

Pint (UK) [pt (UK)]	Cord [cd]

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Pint (UK) [pt (UK)] to Cord [cd] Conversion Table
Pint (UK) [pt (UK)]	Cord [cd]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter translates volume measurements between the UK pint, used mainly for liquids, and the cord, a unit for measuring stacked firewood volume. It supports applications in forestry, retail, and heating fuel calculations.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in pint (UK) units you want to convert.
Select pint (UK) as the source unit if not preselected.
Choose cord as the target unit.
Click convert to see the result in cords.
Use examples as guidance for typical conversion scenarios.

Key Features

Converts UK pints (liquid volume) to cords (solid wood volume).
Based on exact imperial and customary volume definitions.
Suitable for use in forestry, wood retailing, and heating fuel estimations.
Provides conversion examples for quick reference.
Web-based tool accessible without installation.

Examples

10 pint (UK) equals 0.001567809 cord.
100 pint (UK) equals 0.01567809 cord.

Common Use Cases

Estimating firewood volume equivalents for given liquid measurements.
Managing forestry and woodlot volumes involving both liquid and solid units.
Retailing or reporting firewood quantities alongside liquid volume data.
Calculating heating fuel requirements using combined measurement units.

Tips & Best Practices

Be aware that pint (UK) measures liquid volume and cord measures solid wood volume.
Use this conversion when comparing or relating liquid and firewood volumes in mixed resource contexts.
Double-check units and contexts before applying conversion results.
Consider additional factors like wood density or packing for practical applications.

Limitations

Pint (UK) and cord measure different types of volumes: liquid versus solid wood stacks.
Conversions might not represent practical equivalences without accounting for material density.
Usage of this conversion is uncommon and should be contextualized properly.
The tool provides volume conversion without adjustments for physical properties.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a UK pint used for?: The UK pint is an imperial unit for measuring liquid capacity commonly used for draught beer, milk quantities, and recipes in the UK and some Commonwealth countries.
How is a cord defined?: A cord is a volume unit for stacked firewood equal to 128 cubic feet, typically represented by a stack measuring 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft.
Why convert from pint (UK) to cord?: The conversion helps compare small liquid volume measurements with large wood volume units in forestry, retail, and heating fuel contexts where both volumes may interact.

Key Terminology

Pint (UK): An imperial unit of liquid volume equal to 1/8 of an imperial gallon, commonly used in the UK and some Commonwealth countries.
Cord: A unit of volume for stacked firewood defined as 128 cubic feet, roughly a 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft stack.
Conversion Rate: The numerical factor used to translate a quantity from pint (UK) to cord, specifically 1 pint (UK) equals 0.0001567809 cord.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one UK pint measure?

A unit of solid volume

A unit of liquid volume

A unit of weight

What is a cord commonly used to measure?

Stacked firewood volume

Liquids like milk

Small ingredient quantities

Why should pint to cord conversions be used carefully?

Because they measure different volume types

Because the units are from the same system

Because the values are identical

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