How to convert board feet to cords
cd = FBM × 0.0006510416667Because one cord equals 1,536 board feet, you can also divide: cd = FBM ÷ 1,536.
A board foot is smaller than a cord: it takes 1,536 board feet to make one cord.
Worked examples
- 1 board foot1 FBM × 0.0006510416667 = 0.0006510416667 cd
- 5 board feet5 FBM × 0.0006510416667 = 0.003255208333 cd
- 10 board feet10 FBM × 0.0006510416667 = 0.006510416667 cd
- 20 board feet20 FBM × 0.0006510416667 = 0.01302083333 cd
- 100 board feet100 FBM × 0.0006510416667 = 0.06510416667 cd
Board feet to cords conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Board feet (FBM) | Cords (cd) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 FBM | 0.000065104167 cd |
| 0.25 FBM | 0.00016276042 cd |
| 0.5 FBM | 0.00032552083 cd |
| 1 FBM | 0.00065104167 cd |
| 2 FBM | 0.0013020833 cd |
| 3 FBM | 0.001953125 cd |
| 4 FBM | 0.0026041667 cd |
| 5 FBM | 0.0032552083 cd |
| 6 FBM | 0.00390625 cd |
| 7 FBM | 0.0045572917 cd |
| 8 FBM | 0.0052083333 cd |
| 9 FBM | 0.005859375 cd |
| 10 FBM | 0.0065104167 cd |
| Board feet (FBM) | Cords (cd) |
|---|---|
| 12 FBM | 0.0078125 cd |
| 15 FBM | 0.009765625 cd |
| 20 FBM | 0.013020833 cd |
| 25 FBM | 0.016276042 cd |
| 30 FBM | 0.01953125 cd |
| 40 FBM | 0.026041667 cd |
| 50 FBM | 0.032552083 cd |
| 75 FBM | 0.048828125 cd |
| 100 FBM | 0.065104167 cd |
| 250 FBM | 0.16276042 cd |
| 500 FBM | 0.32552083 cd |
| 1,000 FBM | 0.65104167 cd |
About the units
Board foot (FBM)
144 cubic inches (about 2.36 L). One board foot equals 0.002359737216 cubic meters (m³).
Cord (cd)
A stacked pile 4 × 4 × 8 ft (128 ft³, about 3.62 m³) including air space. One cord equals 3.624556364 cubic meters (m³).
Frequently asked questions
How many cords are in one board foot?
There are 0.0006510416667 cords in one board foot, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert board feet to cords?
Multiply the number of board feet by 0.0006510416667. For example, 10 FBM × 0.0006510416667 = 0.006510416667 cd.
How many board feet are in one cord?
One cord equals 1,536 board feet. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.0006510416667.
What is 10 board feet in cords?
10 FBM = 0.006510416667 cd.
Is this FBM to cd converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.