Cubic Feet to Cords Converter
Enter the lumber volume in cubic feet below to convert it to cords.
Convert Cubic Feet (ft³) to Cords
Enter a value in cubic feet (ft³) (ft³) to convert to cords (cord).
Cubic Foot to Cord Conversion Table
Table showing various cubic foot measurements converted to cords. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Cubic Feet (ft³) (ft³) | Cords (cord) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft³ | 0.0078125 cord |
| 2 ft³ | 0.015625 cord |
| 2.5 ft³ | 0.0195313 cord |
| 5 ft³ | 0.0390625 cord |
| 10 ft³ | 0.078125 cord |
| 15 ft³ | 0.1171875 cord |
| 20 ft³ | 0.15625 cord |
| 25 ft³ | 0.1953125 cord |
| 30 ft³ | 0.234375 cord |
| 50 ft³ | 0.390625 cord |
How to Convert Cubic Feet to Cords
To convert cubic feet to cords, multiply the lumber volume by the following conversion ratio: 0.0078125 cords/cubic foot.
Since one cubic foot is equal to 0.0078125 cords, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The lumber volume in cords is equal to the lumber volume in cubic feet multiplied by 0.0078125.
For example, here's how to convert 5 cubic feet to cords using the formula above.
How Many Cords Are in a Cubic Foot?
There are 0.0078125 cords in a cubic foot, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our cubic foot to cord calculator automatically converts your lumber volume measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Cubic Feet and cords are both units used to measure lumber volume. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Cubic Foot?
A cubic foot is a unit of lumber volume equal to 12 board feet (FBM), the base unit for lumber volume. 1 cubic foot equals 12 board feet. [1]
The cubic foot is classified as a US customary unit of lumber volume. Cubic Feet can be abbreviated as ft³; for example, 1 cubic foot can be written as 1 ft³.
When working with cubic feet (ft³) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, cubic feet (ft³) are widely used across standard lumber volume applications within US customary workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Cord?
A cord is a unit of lumber volume equal to 1,536 board feet (FBM), the base unit for lumber volume. Full stacked cord (4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft = 128 ft³ = 1,536 board feet). [2]
The cord is classified as a US customary unit of lumber volume. Cords can be abbreviated as cord; for example, 1 cord can be written as 1 cord.
When working with cords (cord) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, cords (cord) are widely used across large-scale industrial, bulk, and macro-level lumber volume specifications within US customary workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting lumber volume between cubic feet (ft³) and cords (cord), keep full floating-point precision (1 ft³ = 0.0078125 cord; 1 cord = 128 ft³) during intermediate calculations and round only the final cord figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Cubic Foot & Cord Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our cords to cubic feet (ft³) calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting cords to cubic feet (ft³), converting cubic feet (ft³) to board feet, or converting board feet to thousand board feet (mbf).
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Volume - Lumber Metrology Standard — Cubic Feet (ft³) (ft³) to Cords (cord)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Cubic Foot (Timber) (ft³) & Cord (Firewood / Pulpwood) (cord)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (ft³ to cord)