Convert board foot to cord
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to cord [cd], or Convert cord to board foot.
1 FBM = 0.000651041662931 cd. To convert board foot to cord, multiply the value by 0.000651041662931; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cd = 1536.00000881 FBM). Both units measure volume and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 FBM = 0.000651041662931 cd
- 1 cd = 1536.00000881 FBM
- 10 FBM = 0.00651041662931 cd
- 100 FBM = 0.0651041662931 cd
How to Convert Board Foot to Cord
1 FBM = 0.000651041662930577 cd
Example: convert 15 FBM to cd:
15 FBM = 15 × 0.000651041662930577 cd = 0.00976562494395866 cd
Board Foot to Cord Conversion Table
| board foot | cord |
|---|---|
| 1 FBM | 0.000651041662931 cd |
| 2 FBM | 0.00130208332586 cd |
| 3 FBM | 0.00195312498879 cd |
| 5 FBM | 0.00325520831465 cd |
| 10 FBM | 0.00651041662931 cd |
| 20 FBM | 0.0130208332586 cd |
| 50 FBM | 0.0325520831465 cd |
| 100 FBM | 0.0651041662931 cd |
| 500 FBM | 0.325520831465 cd |
| 1000 FBM | 0.651041662931 cd |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 board foot in cord?
1 board foot (FBM) = 0.000651041662931 cord (cd).
How do you convert board foot to cord?
Multiply the board foot value by 0.000651041662931. For example, 25 FBM × 0.000651041662931 = 0.0162760415733 cd.
What is 10 board foot in cord?
10 FBM = 0.00651041662931 cd.
Which unit is larger, the board foot or the cord?
The cord is the larger unit: 1 FBM equals only 0.000651041662931 cd.