Board Foot To Cord Converter

Seamlessly Convert Board Feet to Cords with Precision

Discover the simplicity of converting board feet to cords with our intuitive 'bf to cd' tool, crafted by Newtum to enhance your measurement conversions. Get ready to experience the ease of lumber volume calculations!

What are Board Foot and Cord

A Board Foot is a unit of measure for the volume of lumber, representing a one-foot length of a board that's one foot wide and one inch thick. This equates to 144 cubic inches of wood. Typically used in the lumber industry, board feet help quantify the amount of wood in a given piece regardless of its width or length, providing a standardized method to account for different sizes of lumber.

A Cord is a unit of measure for dry volume used to quantify firewood and pulpwood in the forestry industry. It is traditionally defined as a stack of wood that is 4 feet high, 8 feet long, and 4 feet deep, which equals 128 cubic feet. The cord is a legal standard for the sale of wood in many regions, providing a consistent basis for buying and selling.

History of Board Foot and Cord

The Board Foot to Cord Converter has its roots in the lumber and forestry industry. Traditionally, wood was sold in board feet for lumber and cords for firewood or pulpwood. As the need for accurate conversion between these units grew, the board foot to cord converter was developed to facilitate easy and reliable translations between these two important measurements in the wood industry.

How to use Board Foot to Cord Converter

1. Enter the number of board feet (bf) you wish to convert.
2. Click on the 'Convert' button to initiate the conversion.
3. View the result displayed in cords (cd).
4. Use the converted value for your calculations or record keeping.

Real Life Applications of Board Foot to Cord

Unlock the potential of Board Foot to Cord Converter in real-world scenarios – a tool that brings simplicity and accuracy to the forefront of lumber calculations.

• Calculating the volume of lumber required for construction projects.
• Estimating the amount of firewood needed for winter heating from available lumber.
• Assisting in the buying and selling of wood by providing accurate conversion to standardized units.

Solved Examples bf to cd

Example 1:
If you have 500 board feet of lumber, converting to cords gives:
500 bf = 500 × 0.0024 cd = 1.2 cords

Example 2:
For 1500 board feet of lumber, the conversion to cords is:
1500 bf = 1500 × 0.0024 cd = 3.6 cords