Cubic Foot to Cord Conversion

Convert between Cubic Foot and Cord quickly and accurately.

From Cubic Foot

ft³

To Cord

cord

How to Convert Cubic Foot to Cord

Conversion Formula

1 ft³ = 0.008 cord

1 cord = 128 ft³

Example

Convert 15 ft³ to cord:

15 ft³ = 15 × 0.008 cord = 0.117 cord

Unit Information

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

Cubic Foot

ft³

Definition

A cubic foot is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one foot. It is commonly used in the United States for measuring lumber volumes, construction materials, and wood products.

History/Origin

The cubic foot was derived from the imperial system of measurements, based on the foot unit. It has been widely used in the United States and other countries using imperial measurements for volume calculations.

Current Use

Cubic feet are widely used in the lumber industry, construction, and woodworking for measuring wood volumes, material quantities, and storage capacities, particularly in North American markets.

Multiplier

0.028

Offset

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