Convert tablespoon (metric) to cord
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)] to cord [cd], or Convert cord to tablespoon (metric).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Metric) to Cord
1 tbsp (metric) = 4.1384375107358e-06 cd
Example: convert 15 tbsp (metric) to cd:
15 tbsp (metric) = 15 × 4.1384375107358e-06 cd = 6.2076562661037e-05 cd
Tablespoon (Metric) to Cord Conversion Table
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Tablespoon (Metric)
A tablespoon (metric) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 15 milliliters.
History/Origin
The tablespoon originated from the traditional use of a tablespoon as a measure of the amount of food that could be held in a typical tablespoon, with standardization occurring in the metric system to ensure consistency across measurements.
Current Use
The metric tablespoon is commonly used in cooking and food preparation to measure ingredients, especially in recipes requiring precise volume measurements.
Cord
A cord is a unit of volume used to measure firewood and other stacked materials, equal to 128 cubic feet (3.62 cubic meters).
History/Origin
The cord originated in North America in the 17th century as a practical measure for stacking firewood, with its size standardized in the 19th century to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
Today, the cord is primarily used in the United States and Canada for selling and purchasing firewood and other bulk materials, with standardized measurements to ensure fair trade.