A cord is a unit of volume for stacked firewood, defined as 128 cubic feet, typically arranged in a 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft stack.

How much volume does one board foot represent?

One board foot equals the volume of a board 1 foot long, 1 foot wide, and 1 inch thick, or 144 cubic inches.

Why convert cords to board feet?

Converting cords to board feet helps relate firewood volumes to lumber units for pricing, inventory, and woodworking calculations.

How to Convert from Cord [cd] to Board foot

Convert volumes from cord, a firewood measurement unit, to board foot, a lumber volume unit, for accurate wood quantity estimation and lumber calculations.

Cord [cd]

Board foot

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Cord [cd] to Board foot Conversion Table

Cord [cd]	Board foot

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Cord [cd] to Board foot Conversion Table
Cord [cd]	Board foot

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms volume measurements from cords, used primarily for stacked firewood, into board feet, a unit commonly used for lumber volume. It helps relate firewood volumes to lumber dimensions for various wood industry applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume value in cords you want to convert.
Select 'cord [cd]' as the from-unit and 'board foot' as the to-unit.
Click convert to get the equivalent board foot volume.

Key Features

Converts cord volume to board foot using a fixed conversion rate.
Includes definitions and context for both cord and board foot units.
Supports applications in forestry, woodworking, and lumber transactions.

Examples

1 Cord × 1536 = 1536 Board foot
0.5 Cord × 1536 = 768 Board foot

Common Use Cases

Measuring firewood quantities for sale or heating requirements.
Pricing and estimating lumber quantities for construction projects.
Converting bulk firewood volume to standard lumber measurements in sawmills.

Tips & Best Practices

Understand that the cord measures stacked firewood, while board foot applies to processed lumber.
Use the tool for general volume comparison rather than exact measurements due to wood density variations.
Apply this conversion when planning wood-fuel needs or calculating wood inventory.

Limitations

Conversion assumes standard sizes and does not account for irregular wood shapes.
Variations in wood moisture and density affect actual usable volume.
Board foot is better suited for processed wood; cords are for stacked firewood.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cord?: A cord is a unit of volume for stacked firewood, defined as 128 cubic feet, typically arranged in a 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft stack.
How much volume does one board foot represent?: One board foot equals the volume of a board 1 foot long, 1 foot wide, and 1 inch thick, or 144 cubic inches.
Why convert cords to board feet?: Converting cords to board feet helps relate firewood volumes to lumber units for pricing, inventory, and woodworking calculations.

Key Terminology

Cord [cd]: A volume unit for stacked firewood equal to 128 cubic feet, often in a 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft pile.
Board foot: A lumber volume unit equal to a board 1 foot long, 1 foot wide, and 1 inch thick, or 144 cubic inches.

Quick Knowledge Check

What volume does one cord represent?

144 cubic inches

128 cubic feet

1 cubic meter

One board foot equals the volume of a board that is:

1 foot long, 1 inch wide, 1 inch thick

1 foot long, 1 foot wide, 1 inch thick

1 inch long, 1 foot wide, 1 foot thick

How many board feet are in one cord?

1536 board foot

1280 board foot

1024 board foot

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