Board feet to Face cords Converter

1 board foot (FBM) equals 0.001953125 face cords (face cord).

Quick answer

  • 1 board foot = 0.001953125 face cords
  • 1 face cord = 512 board feet
  • Formula: face cord = FBM ÷ 512

1 board foot = 0.001953125 face cords

How to convert board feet to face cords

face cord = FBM ÷ 512

To convert board feet to face cords, divide the number of board feet by 512.

Example: 4 FBM to face cord

  1. Start with the value in board feet: 4 FBM.
  2. Divide by 512: 4 ÷ 512 = 0.0078125.
  3. Result: 4 board feet = 0.0078125 face cords.

Going the other way, 1 face cord = 512 board feet, so to convert face cords back to board feet you multiply by the same number. See face cords to board feet.

Board feet to face cords conversion table

Board feet (FBM)Face cords (face cord)
1 FBM 0.001953125 face cord
2 FBM 0.00390625 face cord
3 FBM 0.005859375 face cord
4 FBM 0.0078125 face cord
5 FBM 0.009765625 face cord
6 FBM 0.01171875 face cord
7 FBM 0.013671875 face cord
8 FBM 0.015625 face cord
9 FBM 0.017578125 face cord
10 FBM 0.01953125 face cord
100 FBM 0.1953125 face cord

What is a board foot?

The board foot is the unit for lumber in the US and Canada: the volume of a board one foot long, one foot wide and one inch thick, 144 cubic inches.

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What is a face cord?

A face cord (or rick) is a stack of firewood 4 feet high and 8 feet long but only one log deep, usually 16 inches, which makes it one third of a full cord.

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Frequently asked questions

How many face cords are in a board foot?

One board foot is 0.001953125 face cords.

How many board feet are in a face cord?

One face cord is 512 board feet.

What is the formula to convert board feet to face cords?

face cord = FBM ÷ 512.