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Board foot to Cord foot Converter
Use this page to convert board foot values into cord foot, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 fbm = 0.00520833333333333 cord ft
1 cord ft = 192 fbm
Example: 1 fbm = 0.00520833333333333 cord ft
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 foot
A stack of wood 4 by 4 by 1 foot.
History: Cord-foot measures subdivide the standard cord for smaller wood stacks.
Current use: Used for firewood and forestry volume comparisons.
Also written as cord ft.
Board foot to Cord foot table
| Board foot [fbm] | Cord foot [cord ft] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 fbm | 0.0000520833333333334 cord ft |
| 0.1 fbm | 0.000520833333333334 cord ft |
| 1 fbm | 0.00520833333333333 cord ft |
| 2 fbm | 0.0104166666666667 cord ft |
| 5 fbm | 0.0260416666666667 cord ft |
| 10 fbm | 0.0520833333333333 cord ft |
| 20 fbm | 0.104166666666667 cord ft |
| 50 fbm | 0.260416666666667 cord ft |
| 100 fbm | 0.520833333333333 cord ft |
Frequently asked questions
How many Cord foot (cord ft) are in one Board foot (fbm)?
One Board foot equals 0.00520833333333333 Cord foot.
How do you convert Board foot to Cord foot?
Multiply the Board foot value by 0.00520833333333333 to get the result in Cord foot.
How do you convert Cord foot back to Board foot?
Multiply the Cord foot value by 192 to get back to Board foot.
What is 1 Board foot in Cord foot?
1 Board foot equals 0.00520833333333333 Cord foot.