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Board foot to Cubic inch Converter
Use this page to convert board foot values into cubic inch, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 fbm = 144 in^3
1 in^3 = 0.00694444444444444 fbm
Example: 1 fbm = 144 in^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 inch
One cubic inch is the volume of a cube one inch on each side.
History: Cubic-inch measures follow inch-based customary volume measurement.
Current use: Used for small-volume comparisons, product specifications, and detailed lumber calculations.
Also written as in^3.
Board foot to Cubic inch table
| Board foot [fbm] | Cubic inch [in^3] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 fbm | 1.44 in^3 |
| 0.1 fbm | 14.4 in^3 |
| 1 fbm | 144 in^3 |
| 2 fbm | 288 in^3 |
| 5 fbm | 720 in^3 |
| 10 fbm | 1,440 in^3 |
| 20 fbm | 2,880 in^3 |
| 50 fbm | 7,200 in^3 |
| 100 fbm | 14,400 in^3 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Cubic inch (in^3) are in one Board foot (fbm)?
One Board foot equals 144 Cubic inch.
How do you convert Board foot to Cubic inch?
Multiply the Board foot value by 144 to get the result in Cubic inch.
How do you convert Cubic inch back to Board foot?
Multiply the Cubic inch value by 0.00694444444444444 to get back to Board foot.
What is 1 Board foot in Cubic inch?
1 Board foot equals 144 Cubic inch.