Convert Cubic metres to Cords
Convert Cubic metres (m³) to Cords (cord) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
cord = m³ × 0.2758958338
About Cubic metres
The cubic metre (m³) is the SI unit for all international timber trade and FAO forest statistics. Global roundwood production > 4 billion m³/year (2022); sawnwood ≈ 500 million m³/year. European C24 structural timber priced in EUR/m³; CLT mass-timber buildings use 500-2,000 m³ of panels. FSC/PEFC chain-of-custody tracks certified fibre in m³. 1 m³ = 1 stere = 35.315 ft³ ≈ 423.8 bf.
About Cords
The cord is the standard North American firewood/pulpwood unit = 4 ft × 4 ft × 8 ft stacked = 128 ft³ = 3.6246 m³ (exact). NIST Handbook 44 requires all US firewood to be sold in cords or legal fractions. Seasoned split hardwood ≈ 20-24 million BTU/cord; air-dry pine ≈ 15-18 million BTU/cord. 'Face cord' or 'rick' is NOT a legal unit. 1 cord = 128 ft³ = 3.6246 m³ = 8 cord feet.
Quick Reference Table
| Cubic metres (m³) | Cords (cord) |
|---|---|
| 1 m³ | 0.275896 cord |
| 2 m³ | 0.551792 cord |
| 5 m³ | 1.37948 cord |
| 10 m³ | 2.75896 cord |
| 25 m³ | 6.8974 cord |
| 50 m³ | 13.7948 cord |
| 100 m³ | 27.5896 cord |