Cord Feet to Cross Tie Conversion

Convert between Cord Feet and Cross Tie quickly and accurately.

From Cord Feet

cd ft

To Cross Tie

tie

How to Convert Cord Feet to Cross Tie

Conversion Formula

1 cd ft = 4.8 tie

1 tie = 0.208 cd ft

Example

Convert 15 cd ft to tie:

15 cd ft = 15 × 4.8 tie = 72 tie

Unit Information

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

Cord Feet

cd ft

Definition

A cord feet is a unit of volume equal to 1/8 of a cord or 16 cubic feet. It is used for measuring smaller quantities of firewood and wood products in forestry applications.

History/Origin

The cord feet unit was developed as a subdivision of the cord for measuring smaller quantities of wood. It became useful for retail firewood sales and smaller forestry operations.

Current Use

Cord feet are used for measuring smaller quantities of firewood, retail wood sales, and small-scale forestry operations where full cord measurements are not practical.

Multiplier

0.453

Offset

Cross Tie

tie

Definition

A cross tie is a unit of volume representing the volume of a standard railroad cross tie. It is used for measuring railroad tie volumes in railway construction and maintenance.

History/Origin

The cross tie unit was developed for measuring volumes of railroad ties used in railway construction. It became a standard measurement for railroad infrastructure materials and maintenance.

Current Use

Cross ties are used in railway construction and maintenance for measuring volumes of railroad ties, providing standardized measurements for railway infrastructure materials and track maintenance.

Multiplier

0.094

Offset