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Board foot to Cord Converter
Use this page to convert board foot values into cord, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 fbm = 0.000651041666666667 cord
1 cord = 1,536 fbm
Example: 1 fbm = 0.000651041666666667 cord
Board foot
A unit of volume for lumber in the United States and Canada, equal to the volume of a board 12 inches by 12 inches by 1 inch.
History: The board foot became a standard way to price and compare sawn lumber.
Current use: North American lumber industry.
Also written as fbm.
Cord
A unit of measure of dry volume used to measure firewood and pulpwood. A cord is 128 cubic feet.
History: The cord is a long-standing North American firewood and pulpwood measure.
Current use: Firewood and forestry.
Also written as cord.
Board foot to Cord table
| Board foot [fbm] | Cord [cord] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 fbm | 0.00000651041666666667 cord |
| 0.1 fbm | 0.0000651041666666667 cord |
| 1 fbm | 0.000651041666666667 cord |
| 2 fbm | 0.00130208333333333 cord |
| 5 fbm | 0.00325520833333333 cord |
| 10 fbm | 0.00651041666666667 cord |
| 20 fbm | 0.0130208333333333 cord |
| 50 fbm | 0.0325520833333333 cord |
| 100 fbm | 0.0651041666666667 cord |
Frequently asked questions
How many Cord (cord) are in one Board foot (fbm)?
One Board foot equals 0.000651041666666667 Cord.
How do you convert Board foot to Cord?
Multiply the Board foot value by 0.000651041666666667 to get the result in Cord.
How do you convert Cord back to Board foot?
Multiply the Cord value by 1,536 to get back to Board foot.
What is 1 Board foot in Cord?
1 Board foot equals 0.000651041666666667 Cord.