Convert board foot to cord
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to cord [cd], or Convert cord to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Cord
1 FBM = 0.000651041662930577 cd
Example: convert 15 FBM to cd:
15 FBM = 15 × 0.000651041662930577 cd = 0.00976562494395866 cd
Board Foot to Cord Conversion Table
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Board Foot
A board foot is a unit of volume measurement for lumber, representing a volume of 1 foot long by 1 foot wide by 1 inch thick.
History/Origin
The board foot originated in the United States in the 19th century as a standard measurement for lumber industry, simplifying trade and inventory calculations.
Current Use
It is still widely used in the lumber and woodworking industries to quantify and price wood volumes, especially in North America.
Cord
A cord is a unit of volume used to measure firewood and other stacked materials, equal to 128 cubic feet (3.62 cubic meters).
History/Origin
The cord originated in North America in the 17th century as a practical measure for stacking firewood, with its size standardized in the 19th century to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
Today, the cord is primarily used in the United States and Canada for selling and purchasing firewood and other bulk materials, with standardized measurements to ensure fair trade.