Cubic Meters to Cords Converter
Enter the lumber volume in cubic meters below to convert it to cords.
Convert Cubic Meters (m³) to Cords
Enter a value in cubic meters (m³) (m³) to convert to cords (cord).
Cubic Meter to Cord Conversion Table
Table showing various cubic meter measurements converted to cords. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Cubic Meters (m³) (m³) | Cords (cord) |
|---|---|
| 1 m³ | 0.2758958 cord |
| 2 m³ | 0.5517917 cord |
| 2.5 m³ | 0.6897396 cord |
| 5 m³ | 1.3794792 cord |
| 10 m³ | 2.7589583 cord |
| 15 m³ | 4.1384375 cord |
| 20 m³ | 5.5179167 cord |
| 25 m³ | 6.8973958 cord |
| 30 m³ | 8.276875 cord |
| 50 m³ | 13.7947917 cord |
How to Convert Cubic Meters to Cords
To convert cubic meters to cords, multiply the lumber volume by the following conversion ratio: 0.2758958 cords/cubic meter.
Since one cubic meter is equal to 0.2758958 cords, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The lumber volume in cords is equal to the lumber volume in cubic meters multiplied by 0.2758958.
For example, here's how to convert 5 cubic meters to cords using the formula above.
How Many Cords Are in a Cubic Meter?
There are 0.2758958 cords in a cubic meter, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our cubic meter to cord calculator automatically converts your lumber volume measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Cubic Meters and cords are both units used to measure lumber volume. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Cubic Meter?
A cubic meter is a unit of lumber volume equal to 423.7760007 board feet (FBM), the base unit for lumber volume. 1 cubic meter of sawn timber equals approximately 423.776 board feet. [1]
The cubic meter is classified as an International System of Units (SI) unit of lumber volume. Cubic Meters can be abbreviated as m³; for example, 1 cubic meter can be written as 1 m³.
When working with cubic meters (m³) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, cubic meters (m³) are widely used across standard lumber volume applications within International System of Units (SI) 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 meters (m³) and cords (cord), keep full floating-point precision (1 m³ = 0.2758958 cord; 1 cord = 3.6245564 m³) during intermediate calculations and round only the final cord figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Cubic Meter & Cord Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our cords to cubic meters (m³) calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting cords to cubic meters (m³), converting cubic meters (m³) 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 Meters (m³) (m³) to Cords (cord)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Cubic Meter (Timber) (m³) & Cord (Firewood / Pulpwood) (cord)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (m³ to cord)