Convert Board feet to Cord feet
Convert Board feet (bf) to Cord feet (cord ft) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
cord ft = bf × 0.005208333333
About Board feet
The board foot (bf) is the standard lumber-trade unit in the USA, Canada, and the Philippines: 1 ft × 1 ft × 1 in = 144 in³ = 0.002359737216 m³ (exact). Always calculated from nominal dimensions - a 1×6×8 ft board = 4 bf nominal, actual dressed volume is less. Hardwood lumber priced from ~$2/bf (common poplar) to $100+/bf (premium walnut). Log rules: Doyle (SE USA), Scribner (Pacific NW), International ΒΌ-inch (most accurate). 1 bf = 144 in³ = 0.00236 m³ ≈ 1/12 ft³.
About Cord feet
A cord foot = 1/8 cord: a stack of firewood 4 ft wide × 4 ft tall × 1 ft deep = 16 ft³ = 0.45307 m³. Used in New England pulpwood purchasing and regulated by NIST Handbook 44. Actual solid wood content is only 60-80% of the nominal volume - the rest is air space between logs. 1 cord foot = 16 ft³ = 0.45307 m³ = 1/8 cord.
Quick Reference Table
| Board feet (bf) | Cord feet (cord ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 bf | 0.00520833 cord ft |
| 2 bf | 0.0104167 cord ft |
| 5 bf | 0.0260417 cord ft |
| 10 bf | 0.0520833 cord ft |
| 25 bf | 0.130208 cord ft |
| 50 bf | 0.260417 cord ft |
| 100 bf | 0.520833 cord ft |