What Is This Tool?
This converter translates volume measurements from cord (80 cubic ft), which quantifies stacked firewood including air gaps, to board feet, a unit that measures the volume of solid lumber. It is useful for pricing, ordering, and inventory management in firewood and lumber industries.
How to Use This Tool?
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Input the value in cord (80 cubic ft) that you want to convert
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Select cord (80 cubic ft) as the from unit and board feet as the to unit
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Click the convert button to get the result in board feet
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Use the conversion for pricing, ordering, or inventory purposes
Key Features
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Converts cord (80 cubic ft) to board feet easily and accurately
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface
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Supports firewood volume translation to lumber measurement
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Ideal for retail sales, wood heating, sawmills, and lumber yards
Examples
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1 Cord (80 cubic ft) equals 960 board feet
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0.5 Cord (80 cubic ft) equals 480 board feet
Common Use Cases
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Retail sale and pricing of firewood using the 80‑cubic‑foot cord unit
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Estimating wood volume needed for home heating sources such as wood stoves
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Specifying delivery and inventory amounts in fuel yards and municipal programs
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Pricing and ordering dimensional lumber measured in board feet
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Recording mill output and lumber inventory in sawmills
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify local definitions of the cord unit to ensure consistent use
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Use the conversion for rough volume estimates considering air gaps in stacked firewood
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Refer to board feet measurements for accurate lumber volume in construction
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Double-check conversions when pricing or ordering lumber to avoid discrepancies
Limitations
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Cord (80 cubic ft) includes air gaps, so it may not precisely reflect solid wood volume
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Variations in regional definitions of the cord can affect conversion reliability
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Board feet measure solid wood volume, not accounting for air spaces in firewood stacks
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does a cord (80 cubic ft) measure?
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A cord (80 cubic ft) measures the volume of stacked firewood including air gaps, specifically a stack volume of 80 cubic feet.
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What is a board foot?
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A board foot is a volume unit measuring lumber equal to one foot long by one foot wide by one inch thick.
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Why convert cord (80 cubic ft) to board feet?
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Converting helps translate firewood volume, including air gaps, into standardized lumber volume for pricing, ordering, and inventory.
Key Terminology
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Cord (80 cubic ft)
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A volumetric unit equal to 80 cubic feet, measuring stacked firewood volume including air spaces.
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Board foot
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A lumber volume unit equal to a board 12 inches by 12 inches by 1 inch thick (1/12 cubic foot).