Convert cubic foot to board foot
Please provide values below to convert cubic foot [ft^3] to board foot [FBM], or Convert board foot to cubic foot.
1 ft^3 = 12.0000000848 FBM. To convert cubic foot to board foot, multiply the value by 12.0000000848; to go the other way, divide by it (1 FBM = 0.0833333327448 ft^3). Both units measure volume and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ft^3 = 12.0000000848 FBM
- 1 FBM = 0.0833333327448 ft^3
- 10 ft^3 = 120.000000848 FBM
- 100 ft^3 = 1200.00000848 FBM
How to Convert Cubic Foot to Board Foot
1 ft^3 = 12.0000000847552 FBM
Example: convert 15 ft^3 to FBM:
15 ft^3 = 15 × 12.0000000847552 FBM = 180.000001271328 FBM
Cubic Foot to Board Foot Conversion Table
| cubic foot | board foot |
|---|---|
| 1 ft^3 | 12.0000000848 FBM |
| 2 ft^3 | 24.0000001695 FBM |
| 3 ft^3 | 36.0000002543 FBM |
| 5 ft^3 | 60.0000004238 FBM |
| 10 ft^3 | 120.000000848 FBM |
| 20 ft^3 | 240.000001695 FBM |
| 50 ft^3 | 600.000004238 FBM |
| 100 ft^3 | 1200.00000848 FBM |
| 500 ft^3 | 6000.00004238 FBM |
| 1000 ft^3 | 12000.0000848 FBM |
Cubic Foot
A cubic foot (ft^3) is a unit of volume representing the space occupied by a cube with sides of one foot in length.
History/Origin
The cubic foot has been used historically in the imperial and US customary measurement systems for measuring volume, especially in construction, real estate, and engineering contexts.
Current Use
Today, the cubic foot is still used in the United States and some other regions for measuring large volumes of liquids, gases, and bulk materials, particularly in industries like construction, shipping, and HVAC.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 cubic foot in board foot?
1 cubic foot (ft^3) = 12.0000000848 board foot (FBM).
How do you convert cubic foot to board foot?
Multiply the cubic foot value by 12.0000000848. For example, 25 ft^3 × 12.0000000848 = 300.000002119 FBM.
What is 10 cubic foot in board foot?
10 ft^3 = 120.000000848 FBM.
Which unit is larger, the cubic foot or the board foot?
The cubic foot is the larger unit: 1 ft^3 = 12.0000000848 FBM.