Convert board foot to cubic yard
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to cubic yard [yd^3], or Convert cubic yard to board foot.
1 FBM = 0.00308641973209 yd^3. To convert board foot to cubic yard, multiply the value by 0.00308641973209; to go the other way, divide by it (1 yd^3 = 324.000002204 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 = 0.00308641973209 yd^3
- 1 yd^3 = 324.000002204 FBM
- 10 FBM = 0.0308641973209 yd^3
- 100 FBM = 0.308641973209 yd^3
How to Convert Board Foot to Cubic Yard
1 FBM = 0.00308641973209462 yd^3
Example: convert 15 FBM to yd^3:
15 FBM = 15 × 0.00308641973209462 yd^3 = 0.0462962959814193 yd^3
Board Foot to Cubic Yard Conversion Table
| board foot | cubic yard |
|---|---|
| 1 FBM | 0.00308641973209 yd^3 |
| 2 FBM | 0.00617283946419 yd^3 |
| 3 FBM | 0.00925925919628 yd^3 |
| 5 FBM | 0.0154320986605 yd^3 |
| 10 FBM | 0.0308641973209 yd^3 |
| 20 FBM | 0.0617283946419 yd^3 |
| 50 FBM | 0.154320986605 yd^3 |
| 100 FBM | 0.308641973209 yd^3 |
| 500 FBM | 1.54320986605 yd^3 |
| 1000 FBM | 3.08641973209 yd^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 Yard
A cubic yard is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one yard (3 feet) in length.
History/Origin
The cubic yard originated from the imperial and US customary measurement systems, primarily used in construction, landscaping, and shipping industries for measuring large volumes of materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic yard is commonly used in construction, landscaping, and waste management to measure materials like soil, gravel, and debris, and is part of volume conversions in various applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 board foot in cubic yard?
1 board foot (FBM) = 0.00308641973209 cubic yard (yd^3).
How do you convert board foot to cubic yard?
Multiply the board foot value by 0.00308641973209. For example, 25 FBM × 0.00308641973209 = 0.0771604933024 yd^3.
What is 10 board foot in cubic yard?
10 FBM = 0.0308641973209 yd^3.
Which unit is larger, the board foot or the cubic yard?
The cubic yard is the larger unit: 1 FBM equals only 0.00308641973209 yd^3.