Cord (80 cubic ft) to Board Feet Conversion

Convert between Cord (80 cubic ft) and Board Feet quickly and accurately.

From Cord (80 cubic ft)

cord

To Board Feet

How to Convert Cord (80 cubic ft) to Board Feet

Conversion Formula

1 cord = 960 bf

1 bf = 0.001 cord

Example

Convert 15 cord to bf:

15 cord = 15 × 960 bf = 14400 bf

Unit Information

Learn about the volume - lumber units you're converting between

Cord (80 cubic ft)

cord

Definition

A cord (80 cubic ft) is a unit of volume equal to 80 cubic feet, used as an alternative measurement for firewood and pulpwood. It provides a different standard for wood volume measurements.

History/Origin

The 80 cubic foot cord was developed as an alternative measurement for firewood and pulpwood, providing a different standard that is sometimes used in specific regions or for particular types of wood products.

Current Use

Cords (80 cubic ft) are used in some regions for measuring firewood and pulpwood volumes, providing an alternative standard for wood volume measurements in forestry and firewood sales.

Multiplier

2.265

Offset

Board Feet

Definition

A board foot is a unit of volume equal to 144 cubic inches or 1/12 of a cubic foot. It represents the volume of a board one foot long, one foot wide, and one inch thick, commonly used in lumber measurements.

History/Origin

The board foot was established in the United States lumber industry as a practical unit for measuring lumber volumes. It became the standard unit for lumber pricing and inventory management in North America.

Current Use

Board feet are extensively used in the lumber industry for pricing, inventory management, and volume calculations of dimensional lumber, particularly in North American markets and construction applications.

Multiplier

0.002

Offset