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Cubic foot to Board foot Converter
Use this page to convert cubic foot values into board foot, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 ft^3 = 12 fbm
1 fbm = 0.0833333333333333 ft^3
Example: 1 ft^3 = 12 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
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 to Board foot table
| Cubic foot [ft^3] | Board foot [fbm] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ft^3 | 0.12 fbm |
| 0.1 ft^3 | 1.2 fbm |
| 1 ft^3 | 12 fbm |
| 2 ft^3 | 24 fbm |
| 5 ft^3 | 60 fbm |
| 10 ft^3 | 120 fbm |
| 20 ft^3 | 240 fbm |
| 50 ft^3 | 600 fbm |
| 100 ft^3 | 1,200 fbm |
Frequently asked questions
How many Board foot (fbm) are in one Cubic foot (ft^3)?
One Cubic foot equals 12 Board foot.
How do you convert Cubic foot to Board foot?
Multiply the Cubic foot value by 12 to get the result in Board foot.
How do you convert Board foot back to Cubic foot?
Multiply the Board foot value by 0.0833333333333333 to get back to Cubic foot.
What is 1 Cubic foot in Board foot?
1 Cubic foot equals 12 Board foot.