Convert cubic inch to board foot
Please provide values below to convert cubic inch [in^3] to board foot [FBM], or Convert board foot to cubic inch.
1 in^3 = 0.00694444449153 FBM. To convert cubic inch to board foot, multiply the value by 0.00694444449153; to go the other way, divide by it (1 FBM = 143.999999024 in^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 in^3 = 0.00694444449153 FBM
- 1 FBM = 143.999999024 in^3
- 10 in^3 = 0.0694444449153 FBM
- 100 in^3 = 0.694444449153 FBM
How to Convert Cubic Inch to Board Foot
1 in^3 = 0.00694444449153067 FBM
Example: convert 15 in^3 to FBM:
15 in^3 = 15 × 0.00694444449153067 FBM = 0.10416666737296 FBM
Cubic Inch to Board Foot Conversion Table
| cubic inch | board foot |
|---|---|
| 1 in^3 | 0.00694444449153 FBM |
| 2 in^3 | 0.0138888889831 FBM |
| 3 in^3 | 0.0208333334746 FBM |
| 5 in^3 | 0.0347222224577 FBM |
| 10 in^3 | 0.0694444449153 FBM |
| 20 in^3 | 0.138888889831 FBM |
| 50 in^3 | 0.347222224577 FBM |
| 100 in^3 | 0.694444449153 FBM |
| 500 in^3 | 3.47222224577 FBM |
| 1000 in^3 | 6.94444449153 FBM |
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.
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 inch in board foot?
1 cubic inch (in^3) = 0.00694444449153 board foot (FBM).
How do you convert cubic inch to board foot?
Multiply the cubic inch value by 0.00694444449153. For example, 25 in^3 × 0.00694444449153 = 0.173611112288 FBM.
What is 10 cubic inch in board foot?
10 in^3 = 0.0694444449153 FBM.
Which unit is larger, the cubic inch or the board foot?
The board foot is the larger unit: 1 in^3 equals only 0.00694444449153 FBM.