Cunit to Cord Conversion

Convert between Cunit and Cord quickly and accurately.

From Cunit

cunit

To Cord

cord

How to Convert Cunit to Cord

Conversion Formula

1 cunit = 0.781 cord

1 cord = 1.28 cunit

Example

Convert 15 cunit to cord:

15 cunit = 15 × 0.781 cord = 11.719 cord

Unit Information

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

Cunit

cunit

Definition

A cunit is a unit of volume equal to 100 cubic feet, used in the lumber industry for measuring wood volumes. It is commonly used in pulpwood and wood chip measurements.

History/Origin

The cunit was developed in the lumber industry as a convenient unit for measuring large volumes of wood, particularly pulpwood and wood chips used in paper production and wood processing.

Current Use

Cunits are used in the lumber industry for measuring pulpwood, wood chips, and other wood products in paper production, wood processing, and bulk wood transactions.

Multiplier

2.832

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