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Board foot to Cubic meter Converter
Use this page to convert board foot values into cubic meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 fbm = 0.002359737216 m^3
1 m^3 = 423.776000657863 fbm
Example: 1 fbm = 0.002359737216 m^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 meter
A cube with sides of one meter.
History: The cubic meter is the SI-derived reference for volume measurements.
Current use: International standard.
Also written as m^3.
Board foot to Cubic meter table
| Board foot [fbm] | Cubic meter [m^3] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 fbm | 0.00002359737216 m^3 |
| 0.1 fbm | 0.0002359737216 m^3 |
| 1 fbm | 0.002359737216 m^3 |
| 2 fbm | 0.004719474432 m^3 |
| 5 fbm | 0.01179868608 m^3 |
| 10 fbm | 0.02359737216 m^3 |
| 20 fbm | 0.04719474432 m^3 |
| 50 fbm | 0.1179868608 m^3 |
| 100 fbm | 0.2359737216 m^3 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Cubic meter (m^3) are in one Board foot (fbm)?
One Board foot equals 0.002359737216 Cubic meter.
How do you convert Board foot to Cubic meter?
Multiply the Board foot value by 0.002359737216 to get the result in Cubic meter.
How do you convert Cubic meter back to Board foot?
Multiply the Cubic meter value by 423.776000657863 to get back to Board foot.
What is 1 Board foot in Cubic meter?
1 Board foot equals 0.002359737216 Cubic meter.