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Board foot to Cubic foot Converter
Use this page to convert board foot values into cubic foot, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 fbm = 0.0833333333333333 ft^3
1 ft^3 = 12 fbm
Example: 1 fbm = 0.0833333333333333 ft^3
Board foot
A unit of volume for lumber in the United States and Canada, equal to the volume of a board 12 inches by 12 inches by 1 inch.
History: The board foot became a standard way to price and compare sawn lumber.
Current use: North American lumber industry.
Also written as fbm.
Cubic foot
One cubic foot is the volume of a cube one foot on each side.
History: Cubic-foot measures come from foot-based customary volume systems.
Current use: Used for lumber, construction materials, freight, and forestry volume comparisons.
Also written as ft^3.
Board foot to Cubic foot table
| Board foot [fbm] | Cubic foot [ft^3] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 fbm | 0.000833333333333333 ft^3 |
| 0.1 fbm | 0.00833333333333333 ft^3 |
| 1 fbm | 0.0833333333333333 ft^3 |
| 2 fbm | 0.166666666666667 ft^3 |
| 5 fbm | 0.416666666666667 ft^3 |
| 10 fbm | 0.833333333333333 ft^3 |
| 20 fbm | 1.66666666666667 ft^3 |
| 50 fbm | 4.16666666666667 ft^3 |
| 100 fbm | 8.33333333333333 ft^3 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Cubic foot (ft^3) are in one Board foot (fbm)?
One Board foot equals 0.0833333333333333 Cubic foot.
How do you convert Board foot to Cubic foot?
Multiply the Board foot value by 0.0833333333333333 to get the result in Cubic foot.
How do you convert Cubic foot back to Board foot?
Multiply the Cubic foot value by 12 to get back to Board foot.
What is 1 Board foot in Cubic foot?
1 Board foot equals 0.0833333333333333 Cubic foot.