Cord Feet to Switch Tie Conversion

Convert between Cord Feet and Switch Tie quickly and accurately.

From Cord Feet

cd ft

To Switch Tie

tie

How to Convert Cord Feet to Switch Tie

Conversion Formula

1 cd ft = 3.048 tie

1 tie = 0.328 cd ft

Example

Convert 15 cd ft to tie:

15 cd ft = 15 × 3.048 tie = 45.714 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

Switch Tie

tie

Definition

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

History/Origin

The switch tie unit was developed for measuring volumes of railroad switch ties used in railway infrastructure. It became important for railway construction and track switching systems.

Current Use

Switch ties are used in railway infrastructure construction for measuring volumes of switch ties, providing standardized measurements for railway track switching systems and infrastructure maintenance.

Multiplier

0.149

Offset