Cord to Switch Tie Conversion

Convert between Cord and Switch Tie quickly and accurately.

From Cord

cord

To Switch Tie

tie

How to Convert Cord to Switch Tie

Conversion Formula

1 cord = 24.381 tie

1 tie = 0.041 cord

Example

Convert 15 cord to tie:

15 cord = 15 × 24.381 tie = 365.714 tie

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

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