Convert cord to board foot
Please provide values below to convert cord [cd] to board foot [FBM], or Convert board foot to cord.
1 cd = 1536.00000881 FBM. To convert cord to board foot, multiply the value by 1536.00000881; to go the other way, divide by it (1 FBM = 0.000651041662931 cd). Both units measure volume and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 cd = 1536.00000881 FBM
- 1 FBM = 0.000651041662931 cd
- 10 cd = 15360.0000881 FBM
- 100 cd = 153600.000881 FBM
How to Convert Cord to Board Foot
1 cd = 1536.00000881454 FBM
Example: convert 15 cd to FBM:
15 cd = 15 × 1536.00000881454 FBM = 23040.0001322181 FBM
Cord to Board Foot Conversion Table
| cord | board foot |
|---|---|
| 1 cd | 1536.00000881 FBM |
| 2 cd | 3072.00001763 FBM |
| 3 cd | 4608.00002644 FBM |
| 5 cd | 7680.00004407 FBM |
| 10 cd | 15360.0000881 FBM |
| 20 cd | 30720.0001763 FBM |
| 50 cd | 76800.0004407 FBM |
| 100 cd | 153600.000881 FBM |
| 500 cd | 768000.004407 FBM |
| 1000 cd | 1536000.00881 FBM |
Cord
A cord is a unit of volume used to measure firewood and other stacked materials, equal to 128 cubic feet (3.62 cubic meters).
History/Origin
The cord originated in North America in the 17th century as a practical measure for stacking firewood, with its size standardized in the 19th century to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
Today, the cord is primarily used in the United States and Canada for selling and purchasing firewood and other bulk materials, with standardized measurements to ensure fair trade.
Board Foot
A board foot is a unit of volume measurement for lumber, representing a volume of 1 foot long by 1 foot wide by 1 inch thick.
History/Origin
The board foot originated in the United States in the 19th century as a standard measurement for lumber industry, simplifying trade and inventory calculations.
Current Use
It is still widely used in the lumber and woodworking industries to quantify and price wood volumes, especially in North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 cord in board foot?
1 cord (cd) = 1536.00000881 board foot (FBM).
How do you convert cord to board foot?
Multiply the cord value by 1536.00000881. For example, 25 cd × 1536.00000881 = 38400.0002204 FBM.
What is 10 cord in board foot?
10 cd = 15360.0000881 FBM.
Which unit is larger, the cord or the board foot?
The cord is the larger unit: 1 cd = 1536.00000881 FBM.