Convert Cubic feet to Hoppus tons

Convert Cubic feet (ft³) to Hoppus tons (H ton) instantly and accurately.

Cubic feet (ft³)
Hoppus tons (H ton)

Conversion Formula

H ton = ft³ × 0.02546479089

About Cubic feet

The cubic foot (ft³) = 0.028316846592 m³ (exact) - the primary US lumber volume unit for large structural timber; also underlies the cord (128 ft³) and board foot (1 bf = 1/12 ft³ nominal). US Forest Service sale contracts specify cruise volumes in Mbf or ft³. Export docs for EU/Asia convert to m³: 1 m³ = 35.315 ft³. 1 ft³ = 0.02832 m³ = 1,728 in³ ≈ 12 bf.

About Hoppus tons

The Hoppus ton (H ton) = 50 Hoppus feet = 50 × (Ο€/4) ft³ ≈ 1.112 m³. The '50' approximated one ton of tropical hardwood by weight (teak/mahogany at 700-900 kg/m³ × 1.112 m³ ≈ 0.9 metric ton). Standard for British colonial timber imports - teak from Burma, iroko from West Africa, meranti from SE Asia. Superseded by m³ after metrication. 1 H ton = 50 H ft ≈ 1.112 m³.

Quick Reference Table

Cubic feet (ft³)Hoppus tons (H ton)
1 ft³0.0254648 H ton
2 ft³0.0509296 H ton
5 ft³0.127324 H ton
10 ft³0.254648 H ton
25 ft³0.63662 H ton
50 ft³1.27324 H ton
100 ft³2.54648 H ton

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