Convert Board Foot to Cubic Foot (FBM to ft³)

What is a Board Foot?

The Board Foot (FBM) is a unit of measure for the volume of lumber in the United States and Canada. It is the volume of a one-foot length of a board one foot wide and one inch thick.

What is a Cubic Foot?

The Cubic Foot (ft³) is an imperial and US customary unit of volume, used in larger shipping containers and industrial gas measurements.

How to Convert Board Foot to Cubic Foot

To convert Board Foot to Cubic Foot, divide the Board Foot value by 12.

ft³ = FBM ÷ 12

Manual Calculation Steps

Step 1: Identify the Formula

The standard formula to convert from Board Foot to Cubic Foot is:

ft³ = FBM ÷ 12

Step 2: Plug in the Value

Substitute the value you want to convert (for example, 5 FBM) into the formula.

Step 3: Calculate the Result

Perform the calculation to get the result in Cubic Foot.

Board Foot to Cubic Foot Conversion Table

Board Foot (FBM)	Cubic Foot (ft³)
1	0.0833336 ft³
5	0.416668 ft³
10	0.833336 ft³
25	2.08334 ft³
50	4.16668 ft³
100	8.33336 ft³
500	41.6668 ft³
1000	83.3336 ft³

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Cubic Foot are in a Board Foot?

There are 0.0833336 Cubic Foot in 1 Board Foot.

What is the difference between Board Foot and Cubic Foot?

Board Foot and Cubic Foot are both units used to measure volume. The Board Foot is smaller than the Cubic Foot.

How do I convert Board Foot to Cubic Foot?

To convert Board Foot to Cubic Foot, divide the Board Foot value by 12. For example, to find out how many Cubic Foot there are in a specific number of Board Foot, simply apply this formula.

What are the common uses of Board Foot and Cubic Foot?

Board Foot and Cubic Foot are commonly used in volume measurements. Board Foot is often used for larger scale measurements relative to Cubic Foot.

Convert Board Foot to Cubic Foot