What is a ton register?

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

What does one cord represent?

A cord is a volume unit used for stacked firewood, defined as 128 cubic feet typically arranged as 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft.

Why convert from ton register to cord?

Converting helps translate ship volume data into firewood or timber volume metrics, bridging maritime and land-based measurement contexts.

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

Learn how to convert volume measurements from ton register (ton reg) to cord (cd) with this easy-to-use online converter. Understand the units, applications, and conversion process.

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

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

This unit converter transforms volume measurements from ton register, a maritime unit used to indicate ship capacity, into cords, a land-based unit commonly used to measure stacked firewood. It helps interpret historical ship volume data within contexts involving wood or timber volumes.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in ton register units you wish to convert.
Select 'ton register [ton reg]' as the input unit and 'cord [cd]' as the output unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in cords.

Key Features

Converts volume values from ton register to cord units accurately based on the defined conversion rate.
Supports maritime and firewood-related measurement scenarios for versatile application.
User-friendly interface suitable for quick volume translations between these specialized units.

Examples

2 ton register equals 1.5625 cord after conversion.
5 ton register converts to 3.90625 cord.

Common Use Cases

Translating vessel internal volume measurements recorded historically into firewood volume units.
Comparing ship capacity data with land-based timber or wood volume measures for forestry or retail purposes.
Estimating cargo-hold spaces or enclosed volumes in maritime design related to wood volume conversions.

Tips & Best Practices

Consider the historical context when using ton register due to its limited modern relevance.
Use this tool for approximate conversions as variations exist between ship volume and firewood stacking.
Double-check conversions when applying results for regulatory or commercial use.

Limitations

Ton register is a historical unit replaced by modern tonnage measures, restricting contemporary relevance.
Differences in volume size bases (100 vs. 128 cubic feet) mean conversions are approximate.
Variability in firewood stacking affects volume accuracy despite cord's defined dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ton register?: A ton register is a historical maritime volume unit equal to 100 cubic feet, used to measure a ship's internal capacity.
What does one cord represent?: A cord is a volume unit used for stacked firewood, defined as 128 cubic feet typically arranged as 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft.
Why convert from ton register to cord?: Converting helps translate ship volume data into firewood or timber volume metrics, bridging maritime and land-based measurement contexts.

Key Terminology

Ton register [ton reg]: A maritime volume unit equal to 100 cubic feet, historically used to express a ship's internal capacity.
Cord [cd]: A unit of volume for stacked firewood, defined as 128 cubic feet, often representing a stack measuring 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft.
Conversion rate: The numerical factor used to convert one unit of measurement into another, in this case, 1 ton register equals 0.78125 cord.

Quick Knowledge Check

What volume does a ton register represent?

128 cubic feet

100 cubic feet

77 cubic feet

Which unit is commonly used to measure firewood?

Ton register

Cord

Gross tonnage

What is the approximate conversion from ton register to cord?

1 ton register = 1.25 cords

1 ton register = 0.78125 cords

1 ton register = 0.5 cords

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