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Cubic inch to Board foot Converter
Use this page to convert cubic inch values into board foot, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 in^3 = 0.00694444444444444 fbm
1 fbm = 144 in^3
Example: 1 in^3 = 0.00694444444444444 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
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 to Board foot table
| Cubic inch [in^3] | Board foot [fbm] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 in^3 | 0.0000694444444444444 fbm |
| 0.1 in^3 | 0.000694444444444444 fbm |
| 1 in^3 | 0.00694444444444444 fbm |
| 2 in^3 | 0.0138888888888889 fbm |
| 5 in^3 | 0.0347222222222222 fbm |
| 10 in^3 | 0.0694444444444444 fbm |
| 20 in^3 | 0.138888888888889 fbm |
| 50 in^3 | 0.347222222222222 fbm |
| 100 in^3 | 0.694444444444444 fbm |
Frequently asked questions
How many Board foot (fbm) are in one Cubic inch (in^3)?
One Cubic inch equals 0.00694444444444444 Board foot.
How do you convert Cubic inch to Board foot?
Multiply the Cubic inch value by 0.00694444444444444 to get the result in Board foot.
How do you convert Board foot back to Cubic inch?
Multiply the Board foot value by 144 to get back to Cubic inch.
What is 1 Cubic inch in Board foot?
1 Cubic inch equals 0.00694444444444444 Board foot.