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Cubic meter to Board foot Converter
Use this page to convert cubic meter values into board foot, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 m^3 = 423.776000657863 fbm
1 fbm = 0.002359737216 m^3
Example: 1 m^3 = 423.776000657863 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
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 to Board foot table
| Cubic meter [m^3] | Board foot [fbm] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 m^3 | 4.23776000657863 fbm |
| 0.1 m^3 | 42.3776000657863 fbm |
| 1 m^3 | 423.776000657863 fbm |
| 2 m^3 | 847.552001315726 fbm |
| 5 m^3 | 2,118.88000328932 fbm |
| 10 m^3 | 4,237.76000657863 fbm |
| 20 m^3 | 8,475.52001315726 fbm |
| 50 m^3 | 21,188.8000328932 fbm |
| 100 m^3 | 42,377.6000657863 fbm |
Frequently asked questions
How many Board foot (fbm) are in one Cubic meter (m^3)?
One Cubic meter equals 423.776000657863 Board foot.
How do you convert Cubic meter to Board foot?
Multiply the Cubic meter value by 423.776000657863 to get the result in Board foot.
How do you convert Board foot back to Cubic meter?
Multiply the Board foot value by 0.002359737216 to get back to Cubic meter.
What is 1 Cubic meter in Board foot?
1 Cubic meter equals 423.776000657863 Board foot.