Convert Cubic Meter to Cord
Convert cubic meters to cords instantly. 1 cubic meter = 0.2758958338 cord — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Cord to Cubic Meter converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Cubic Meter
The cubic meter is the SI derived unit of volume: the volume of a cube one meter on each edge. It is the anchor for all volume conversions.
Defined from the meter, the SI base unit of length, fixed by the speed of light since 1983.
The standard scientific and industrial unit of volume worldwide; used for water, gas, concrete and freight.
SI base derivation.
Cord
A cord is 128 cubic feet (3.62456 m³) of stacked firewood, typically 4×4×8 feet.
A traditional North American firewood measure.
Standard for buying and selling firewood.
North American trade.
Cubic Meter to Cord conversion formula
The relationship between cubic meters and cords:
To convert cubic meters to cords, multiply the value in cubic meters by 0.2758958338. To reverse, multiply cords by 3.6245563638.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in cords updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Cord to Cubic Meter converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert cubic meters to cords
- Write down the value in cubic meters (m³).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.2758958338.
- The product is the equivalent value in cords (cord).
- To reverse, multiply the cord value by 3.6245563638.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 m³ to cord:
1 × 0.2758958338 = 0.2758958338 cord
Example 2 — Convert 100 m³ to cord:
100 × 0.2758958338 = 27.5895833762 cord
Real-world example — Adult height conversion
A 1.8-cubic meter-tall person measures a value in cords that converts the height to the unit favoured by American forms, schools, or driver's licences. This is daily routine for anyone living between metric and imperial systems.
1.8 m³ × 0.2758958338 = 0.4966125008 cord
Real-world example — Fabric purchase length
Two cubic meters of fabric equals a value in cords essential for tailors and textile buyers sourcing material from international suppliers that quote in different units.
2 m³ × 0.2758958338 = 0.5517916675 cord
Real-world example — Maritime depth conversion
A 10-cubic meter sounding depth converts cleanly into cords. Recreational divers and sailors translate between the two units whenever they read legacy charts against modern depth-sounder displays.
10 m³ × 0.2758958338 = 2.7589583376 cord
Cubic Meter to Cord conversion table
Standard reference values for converting cubic meters to cords:
| Cubic Meter [m³] | Cord [cord] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0027589583 |
| 0.1 | 0.0275895834 |
| 1 | 0.2758958338 |
| 2 | 0.5517916675 |
| 3 | 0.8276875013 |
| 4 | 1.103583335 |
| 5 | 1.3794791688 |
| 10 | 2.7589583376 |
| 20 | 5.5179166752 |
| 30 | 8.2768750128 |
| 40 | 11.0358333505 |
| 50 | 13.7947916881 |
| 100 | 27.5895833762 |
| 500 | 137.9479168808 |
| 1000 | 275.8958337616 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 m³ = 0.2758958338 cord) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.