Convert Cubic yards to Cords
Convert Cubic yards (yd³) to Cords (cord) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
cord = yd³ × 0.2109375
About Cubic yards
The cubic yard (yd³) = 27 ft³ = 0.764554857984 m³ (exact). Standard unit for bulk wood by-products in North America: landscaping bark mulch ~$25-70/yd³, wood chips for biomass boilers, timber crib-wall volumes. Typical residential mulch job: 5-15 yd³. Arborist chips ≈ 180-200 lb/yd³ fresh. 1 yd³ = 27 ft³ = 0.7646 m³ ≈ 324 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 yards (yd³) | Cords (cord) |
|---|---|
| 1 yd³ | 0.210938 cord |
| 2 yd³ | 0.421875 cord |
| 5 yd³ | 1.05469 cord |
| 10 yd³ | 2.10938 cord |
| 25 yd³ | 5.27344 cord |
| 50 yd³ | 10.5469 cord |
| 100 yd³ | 21.0938 cord |