Volume (Lumber) Converter

About This Tool

This Lumber Volume Converter is a specialized tool for forestry, woodworking, and construction industries to convert between common units of timber volume. The base unit is the cubic meter (m³).

Measuring lumber involves unique units that are not found in standard volume conversion. This tool handles specific industry standards like the board foot (for sawn lumber) and the cord (for firewood or pulpwood), making it easy to calculate material quantities and costs.

Tips & Features

• Board Foot: The board foot is the primary unit of measurement for sawn lumber in the United States and Canada. It is the volume of a one-foot length of a board one foot wide and one inch thick.
• Cord: The cord is a unit of dry volume used for firewood and pulpwood. A 'full cord' is a neatly stacked pile of wood measuring 4 feet high, 8 feet long, and 4 feet deep (128 cubic feet).
• Nominal vs. Actual Dimensions: When calculating board feet for sawn lumber, note that calculations are typically based on 'nominal' (pre-planing) dimensions, not the final 'actual' dimensions. For example, a '2x4' board is actually about 1.5" x 3.5".