Convert Cubic feet to Hoppus tons
Convert Cubic feet (ft³) to Hoppus tons (H ton) instantly and accurately.
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 Superseded by m³ after metrication. 1 H ton = 50 H ft ≈ 1.112 m³.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 ft³ | 0.0254648 H ton |
| 2 ft³ | 0.0509296 H ton |
| 5 ft³ | 0.127324 H ton |
| 10 ft³ | 0.254648 H ton |
| 25 ft³ | 0.63662 H ton |
| 50 ft³ | 1.27324 H ton |
| 100 ft³ | 2.54648 H ton |