Cord to Board Feet Conversion

Convert between Cord and Board Feet quickly and accurately.

From Cord

cord

To Board Feet

How to Convert Cord to Board Feet

Conversion Formula

1 cord = 1536 bf

1 bf = 0.001 cord

Example

Convert 15 cord to bf:

15 cord = 15 × 1536 bf = 23040 bf

Unit Information

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

Cord

cord

Definition

A cord is a unit of volume equal to 128 cubic feet, typically used for measuring firewood and pulpwood. It represents a stack of wood 4 feet high, 4 feet wide, and 8 feet long.

History/Origin

The cord was established as a standard unit for measuring firewood volumes in the United States. It became widely used in forestry, firewood sales, and pulpwood measurements for paper production.

Current Use

Cords are used for measuring firewood, pulpwood, and wood chips in forestry operations, firewood sales, and paper production industries, particularly in North American markets.

Multiplier

3.625

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