Convert board foot to cubic meter
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to cubic meter [m^3], or Convert cubic meter to board foot.
1 FBM = 0.0023597372 m^3. To convert board foot to cubic meter, multiply the value by 0.0023597372; to go the other way, divide by it (1 m^3 = 423.776003531 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 = 0.0023597372 m^3
- 1 m^3 = 423.776003531 FBM
- 10 FBM = 0.023597372 m^3
- 100 FBM = 0.23597372 m^3
How to Convert Board Foot to Cubic Meter
1 FBM = 0.0023597372 m^3
Example: convert 15 FBM to m^3:
15 FBM = 15 × 0.0023597372 m^3 = 0.035396058 m^3
Board Foot to Cubic Meter Conversion Table
| board foot | cubic meter |
|---|---|
| 1 FBM | 0.0023597372 m^3 |
| 2 FBM | 0.0047194744 m^3 |
| 3 FBM | 0.0070792116 m^3 |
| 5 FBM | 0.011798686 m^3 |
| 10 FBM | 0.023597372 m^3 |
| 20 FBM | 0.047194744 m^3 |
| 50 FBM | 0.11798686 m^3 |
| 100 FBM | 0.23597372 m^3 |
| 500 FBM | 1.1798686 m^3 |
| 1000 FBM | 2.3597372 m^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 Meter
A cubic meter (m^3) is the SI unit of volume, representing the volume of a cube with edges one meter long.
History/Origin
The cubic meter was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, based on the meter defined by the wavelength of light in vacuum.
Current Use
The cubic meter is widely used in science, engineering, and industry to measure large volumes of liquids, gases, and solids, especially in contexts like construction, manufacturing, and environmental science.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 board foot in cubic meter?
1 board foot (FBM) = 0.0023597372 cubic meter (m^3).
How do you convert board foot to cubic meter?
Multiply the board foot value by 0.0023597372. For example, 25 FBM × 0.0023597372 = 0.05899343 m^3.
What is 10 board foot in cubic meter?
10 FBM = 0.023597372 m^3.
Which unit is larger, the board foot or the cubic meter?
The cubic meter is the larger unit: 1 FBM equals only 0.0023597372 m^3.