What is a board foot?

A board foot is a lumber volume unit defined as a board 1 foot long, 1 foot wide, and 1 inch thick, equal to 144 cubic inches or about 2.36 liters.

How much volume does a cord represent?

A cord is a firewood volume unit equal to 128 cubic feet, commonly visualized as a 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft stack, approximately 3.62 cubic meters.

Why might conversions between board foot and cord vary?

Differences in wood species, moisture content, stacking methods, and lumber dimensions can cause actual volumes to differ from standard definitions.

How to Convert from Board foot to Cord [cd]

Easily convert lumber volume measured in board feet to firewood volume expressed in cords using this straightforward online volume unit converter.

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Board foot to Cord [cd] Conversion Table

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Board foot to Cord [cd] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This online converter allows users to transform volume measurements from board feet, a lumber unit, into cords, a unit typically used for stacked firewood. It facilitates volume translation between two common units in forestry, woodworking, and heating fuel management.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value measured in board feet into the input field
Select 'board foot' as the original unit and 'cord [cd]' as the target unit
Click the convert button to view the equivalent volume in cords

Key Features

Converts volume from board foot to cord [cd] accurately based on defined units
Provides volume conversions useful for lumber sales, woodworking, and firewood measurements
Browser-based and easy to use with no software installation required

Examples

Convert 100 board feet: 100 × 0.0006510417 = 0.06510417 cord [cd]
Convert 500 board feet: 500 × 0.0006510417 = 0.32552085 cord [cd]

Common Use Cases

Estimating and pricing lumber quantities for construction or timber sales
Calculating material needs for woodworking projects like cabinetry and flooring
Measuring firewood volumes for retail sales or heating fuel requirements
Inventory and yield calculations in sawmills converting log volumes into board feet
Reporting timber or firewood volumes in forestry and woodlot management

Tips & Best Practices

Use standard definitions of board foot and cord for consistent conversion results
Apply this tool when estimating large volume conversions between lumber and firewood
Be aware of potential variation caused by wood type, moisture content, and stacking method

Limitations

Variations in stacking, wood species, moisture, and lumber thickness can affect actual volumes
Conversion is approximate and less precise for smaller quantities due to unit size differences

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a board foot?: A board foot is a lumber volume unit defined as a board 1 foot long, 1 foot wide, and 1 inch thick, equal to 144 cubic inches or about 2.36 liters.
How much volume does a cord represent?: A cord is a firewood volume unit equal to 128 cubic feet, commonly visualized as a 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft stack, approximately 3.62 cubic meters.
Why might conversions between board foot and cord vary?: Differences in wood species, moisture content, stacking methods, and lumber dimensions can cause actual volumes to differ from standard definitions.

Key Terminology

Board foot: A lumber volume unit equal to a board 1 foot long, 1 foot wide, and 1 inch thick, representing 144 cubic inches.
Cord: A volume unit used for stacked firewood, equal to 128 cubic feet, typically a 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft stack.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does a board foot measure?

Length of a board

Volume of lumber

Weight of wood

A cord typically measures the volume of what?

Lumber boards

Stacked firewood

Furniture materials

Which factor can affect the accuracy of board foot to cord conversions?

Color of the wood

Moisture content

Wood grain direction

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