How to convert cords to cubic feet
ft³ = cd × 128Multiply the value in cords by 128. To go the other way, multiply by 0.0078125 (or divide by 128).
A cord is larger than a cubic foot: one cord contains 128 cubic feet.
Worked examples
- 1 cord1 cd × 128 = 128 ft³
- 5 cords5 cd × 128 = 640 ft³
- 10 cords10 cd × 128 = 1,280 ft³
- 20 cords20 cd × 128 = 2,560 ft³
- 100 cords100 cd × 128 = 12,800 ft³
Cords to cubic feet conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Cords (cd) | Cubic feet (ft³) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cd | 12.8 ft³ |
| 0.25 cd | 32 ft³ |
| 0.5 cd | 64 ft³ |
| 1 cd | 128 ft³ |
| 2 cd | 256 ft³ |
| 3 cd | 384 ft³ |
| 4 cd | 512 ft³ |
| 5 cd | 640 ft³ |
| 6 cd | 768 ft³ |
| 7 cd | 896 ft³ |
| 8 cd | 1,024 ft³ |
| 9 cd | 1,152 ft³ |
| 10 cd | 1,280 ft³ |
| Cords (cd) | Cubic feet (ft³) |
|---|---|
| 12 cd | 1,536 ft³ |
| 15 cd | 1,920 ft³ |
| 20 cd | 2,560 ft³ |
| 25 cd | 3,200 ft³ |
| 30 cd | 3,840 ft³ |
| 40 cd | 5,120 ft³ |
| 50 cd | 6,400 ft³ |
| 75 cd | 9,600 ft³ |
| 100 cd | 12,800 ft³ |
| 250 cd | 32,000 ft³ |
| 500 cd | 64,000 ft³ |
| 1,000 cd | 128,000 ft³ |
About the units
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).
Cubic foot (ft³)
The cubic foot (ft³) is a unit of lumber volume in the US customary system. One cubic foot equals 0.02831684659 cubic meters (m³).
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic feet are in one cord?
There are 128 cubic feet in one cord, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert cords to cubic feet?
Multiply the number of cords by 128. For example, 10 cd × 128 = 1,280 ft³.
How many cords are in one cubic foot?
One cubic foot equals 0.0078125 cords. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 128.
What is 10 cords in cubic feet?
10 cd = 1,280 ft³.
Is this cd to ft³ 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.