What Is This Tool?
This converter helps you transform volume values from cubic foot, a standard imperial unit used in lumber and firewood work, to the cord (80 cubic ft), a regional measurement unit for stacked firewood volume that accounts for air gaps. It supports accurate volume conversion useful in commercial, retail, and heating fuel contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in cubic foot [ft^3] that you want to convert.
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Select cubic foot as the input unit and cord (80 cubic ft) as the output unit.
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent volume in cord (80 cubic ft).
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Use the result to assist in pricing, inventory, or fuel volume estimation.
Key Features
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Converts cubic foot [ft^3] to cord (80 cubic ft) for volume lumber measurements.
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Uses the defined conversion rate of 1 ft^3 = 0.0125 cord (80 cubic ft).
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Supports firewood volume calculations considering stacked wood including air gaps.
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Browser-based and easy to use without the need for manual calculations.
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Includes example conversions for quick reference.
Examples
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10 cubic feet equals 0.125 cord (80 cubic ft) following the conversion formula.
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80 cubic feet is equal to 1 cord (80 cubic ft) using the established conversion rate.
Common Use Cases
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Measuring stacked lumber or firewood volumes in commercial lumber and fuel sales.
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Estimating wood volumes required for home heating with wood stoves or boilers.
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Specifying and managing inventory for firewood suppliers and municipal fuel programs.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify which cord definition is used in your region since 80 cubic ft cord differs from the standard 128 cubic ft cord.
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Use this tool for estimating stacked wood volume including air gaps, not solid wood mass.
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Combine volume conversions with wood density information for better shipping or mass calculations.
Limitations
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The cord (80 cubic ft) includes air spaces and is a non-standard variant; results may not directly compare with solid wood volumes or the standard 128 cubic foot cord.
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Volume measurements alone might not indicate actual heating value or wood mass due to variability in stacking and air gaps.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the difference between the 80 cubic foot cord and a standard cord?
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The 80 cubic foot cord is a regional volume measurement that includes air gaps in stacked wood and is smaller than the standard cord, which measures 128 cubic feet.
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Why is converting cubic foot to cord (80 cubic ft) useful?
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It helps in standardizing firewood volume measurements for sales, pricing, inventory, and estimating heating fuel needs in regions using the 80 cubic foot cord.
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Can I use the conversion to determine the exact wood mass?
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No, since the cord (80 cubic ft) includes air spaces, volume alone does not accurately reflect the wood's mass or heating value.
Key Terminology
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Cubic foot [ft^3]
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A unit of volume equal to a cube one foot on each side, used in lumber measurement and convertible to board feet.
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Cord (80 cubic ft)
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A non-standard volumetric unit used to measure stacked firewood volume including air gaps, defined as 80 cubic feet.
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Board feet
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A unit representing volume of lumber where 1 cubic foot equals 12 board feet, often used in pricing and inventory.