Convert Standard Cord to Cubic Foot (Lumber)
Live bidirectional calculator for Standard Cords (cord) and Cubic Feet (Lumber) (ft³) with verified formula and conversion charts.
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How the Calculation Works (Linear Scaling)
Since 1 Standard Cord = 128 Cubic Feet (Lumber), multiply the value in Standard Cords by 128.
Standard Cord to Cubic Foot (Lumber) Conversion Table
Precomputed values for quick reference and printing.
| Standard Cord | Cubic Foot (Lumber) |
|---|---|
| 1 cord | 128 ft³ |
| 2 cord | 256 ft³ |
| 3 cord | 384 ft³ |
| 4 cord | 512 ft³ |
| 5 cord | 640 ft³ |
| 6 cord | 768 ft³ |
| 7 cord | 896 ft³ |
| 8 cord | 1024 ft³ |
| 9 cord | 1152 ft³ |
| 10 cord | 1280 ft³ |
| 15 cord | 1920 ft³ |
| 20 cord | 2560 ft³ |
| 25 cord | 3200 ft³ |
| 30 cord | 3840 ft³ |
| 40 cord | 5120 ft³ |
| 50 cord | 6400 ft³ |
| 75 cord | 9600 ft³ |
| 100 cord | 12800 ft³ |
| Cubic Foot (Lumber) | Standard Cord |
|---|---|
| 1 ft³ | 0.0078 cord |
| 2 ft³ | 0.0156 cord |
| 3 ft³ | 0.0234 cord |
| 4 ft³ | 0.0313 cord |
| 5 ft³ | 0.0391 cord |
| 6 ft³ | 0.0469 cord |
| 7 ft³ | 0.0547 cord |
| 8 ft³ | 0.0625 cord |
| 9 ft³ | 0.0703 cord |
| 10 ft³ | 0.0781 cord |
| 15 ft³ | 0.1172 cord |
| 20 ft³ | 0.1563 cord |
| 25 ft³ | 0.1953 cord |
| 30 ft³ | 0.2344 cord |
| 40 ft³ | 0.3125 cord |
| 50 ft³ | 0.3906 cord |
| 75 ft³ | 0.5859 cord |
| 100 ft³ | 0.7813 cord |
📌 Standard Benchmark Reference Values
Standard stacked firewood stack (4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft = 128 cubic feet including bark and air voids).
Exact RatioAbout Standard Cord (cord)
A unit of stacked firewood and pulpwood volume measuring a neatly stacked pile 4 feet high, 8 feet wide, and 4 feet deep (128 cubic feet ≈ 3.62456 m³ of stacked wood, bark, and air spaces).
History: Legal standard in the United States and Canada for commercial firewood and pulpwood measurement.
Common Uses: Firewood sales, pulpwood harvest scaling, biomass heating fuel delivery.
About Cubic Foot (Lumber) (ft³)
An imperial/customary unit of volume equal to a cube with one-foot edges (exactly 0.028316846592 m³). In forestry, represents the baseline unit for cords and cunits.
History: Traditional forestry unit used in British Commonwealth and North American timber cruise estimates.
Common Uses: Timber inventory cruising, log volume calculations under Smalian’s formula, bulk mulch and bark deliveries.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many Cubic Feet (Lumber) are in 1 Standard Cord?
There are exactly 128 Cubic Feet (Lumber) in 1 Standard Cord (1 cord = 128 ft³).
What is the formula to convert Standard Cord to Cubic Foot (Lumber)?
The formula is: Cubic Foot (Lumber) = Standard Cord × 128. Since 1 Standard Cord = 128 Cubic Feet (Lumber), multiply the value in Standard Cords by 128.
How do I convert 1 cord to ft³ manually?
To convert 1 cord to ft³: apply the formula Cubic Foot (Lumber) = Standard Cord × 128. Substituting gives: 1 × 128 = 128 ft³.