What is a cord used for?

A cord is a volume unit used to measure stacked firewood, typically a 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft stack.

How many cubic feet are in one cord?

One cord is exactly 128 cubic feet.

Can this converter be used for irregular wood piles?

It is designed for standard stacked wood; irregular piles may not accurately convert using this tool.

Convert Cord [cd] to Cubic Foot [ft^3] Online

Easily convert volume measurements from cord to cubic foot. Understand the use, conversion formula, and practical applications of converting stacked firewood measurements to cubic feet.

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Cord [cd] to Cubic foot [ft^3] Conversion Table

Cord [cd]	Cubic foot [ft^3]

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Cord [cd] to Cubic foot [ft^3] Conversion Table
Cord [cd]	Cubic foot [ft^3]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you change volume values from cord, a unit commonly used for firewood, into cubic feet, a standard unit used in various industries including construction and natural gas.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the volume in cord (cd) units
Select the desired output unit as cubic foot (ft³)
Click the convert button to see the result
Use the output for your volume measurement needs

Key Features

Converts volume from cord (cd) to cubic foot (ft³) seamlessly
Based on the exact conversion: 1 cord equals 128 cubic feet
Provides simple input and output for quick calculations
Browser-based tool requiring no installation

Examples

2 cord equals 256 cubic feet (2 × 128 = 256)
0.5 cord equals 64 cubic feet (0.5 × 128 = 64)

Common Use Cases

Calculating firewood volume for sale or delivery
Estimating wood-fuel requirements for heating
Managing timber and woodlot volumes in forestry
Comparing firewood with other volume measurements in construction and logistics

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure firewood is properly stacked to approximate a standard cord volume
Use this conversion for comparing volumes in different unit systems
Remember that packed wood shape and moisture can affect actual volume

Limitations

Cord unit is specific to stacked firewood and may not apply accurately to loosely piled wood
Cubic foot calculations assume cubic shapes but actual volumes vary with packing density
Moisture content and irregular wood shapes can impact measurement accuracy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cord used for?: A cord is a volume unit used to measure stacked firewood, typically a 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft stack.
How many cubic feet are in one cord?: One cord is exactly 128 cubic feet.
Can this converter be used for irregular wood piles?: It is designed for standard stacked wood; irregular piles may not accurately convert using this tool.

Key Terminology

Cord: A volume unit for stacked firewood equivalent to 128 cubic feet, commonly measuring 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft.
Cubic Foot (ft³): A volume unit defined as a cube with sides one foot in length, used in US customary and imperial systems.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the exact volume of one cord in cubic feet?

100 cubic feet

128 cubic feet

150 cubic feet

Which industry commonly uses the cord unit?

Forestry and firewood retail

Automotive manufacturing

Textile production

What shape does the cubic foot unit represent?

A cube with 1-foot sides

A sphere with a 1-foot diameter

A cylinder with 1-foot height

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