Convert board foot to cubic inch
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to cubic inch [in^3], or Convert cubic inch to board foot.
1 FBM = 143.999999024 in^3. To convert board foot to cubic inch, multiply the value by 143.999999024; to go the other way, divide by it (1 in^3 = 0.00694444449153 FBM). Both units measure volume and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 FBM = 143.999999024 in^3
- 1 in^3 = 0.00694444449153 FBM
- 10 FBM = 1439.99999024 in^3
- 100 FBM = 14399.9999024 in^3
How to Convert Board Foot to Cubic Inch
1 FBM = 143.99999902362 in^3
Example: convert 15 FBM to in^3:
15 FBM = 15 × 143.99999902362 in^3 = 2159.9999853543 in^3
Board Foot to Cubic Inch Conversion Table
| board foot | cubic inch |
|---|---|
| 1 FBM | 143.999999024 in^3 |
| 2 FBM | 287.999998047 in^3 |
| 3 FBM | 431.999997071 in^3 |
| 5 FBM | 719.999995118 in^3 |
| 10 FBM | 1439.99999024 in^3 |
| 20 FBM | 2879.99998047 in^3 |
| 50 FBM | 7199.99995118 in^3 |
| 100 FBM | 14399.9999024 in^3 |
| 500 FBM | 71999.9995118 in^3 |
| 1000 FBM | 143999.999024 in^3 |
Board Foot
A board foot is a unit of volume measurement for lumber, representing a volume of 1 foot long by 1 foot wide by 1 inch thick.
History/Origin
The board foot originated in the United States in the 19th century as a standard measurement for lumber industry, simplifying trade and inventory calculations.
Current Use
It is still widely used in the lumber and woodworking industries to quantify and price wood volumes, especially in North America.
Cubic Inch
A cubic inch is a unit of volume measurement representing the volume of a cube with edges one inch long.
History/Origin
The cubic inch has been used historically in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units, primarily for measuring small volumes such as engine displacements and packaging, dating back to the adoption of the imperial system.
Current Use
Today, the cubic inch is still used in certain industries like automotive and manufacturing to specify engine sizes, engine displacements, and small volume measurements, especially in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 board foot in cubic inch?
1 board foot (FBM) = 143.999999024 cubic inch (in^3).
How do you convert board foot to cubic inch?
Multiply the board foot value by 143.999999024. For example, 25 FBM × 143.999999024 = 3599.99997559 in^3.
What is 10 board foot in cubic inch?
10 FBM = 1439.99999024 in^3.
Which unit is larger, the board foot or the cubic inch?
The board foot is the larger unit: 1 FBM = 143.999999024 in^3.