Convert Board Foot to Gallon (US) (FBM to gal)

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 Gallon (US)?

The US Gallon (gal) is a unit of volume in the US customary system. It is equal to 231 cubic inches or exactly 3.785411784 liters, standard for fuel and milk in the USA.

How to Convert Board Foot to Gallon (US)

To convert Board Foot to Gallon (US), divide the Board Foot value by 2.

gal = FBM ÷ 2

Manual Calculation Steps

Step 1: Identify the Formula

The standard formula to convert from Board Foot to Gallon (US) is:

gal = FBM ÷ 2

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 Gallon (US).

Board Foot to Gallon (US) Conversion Table

Board Foot (FBM)	Gallon (US) (gal)
1	0.623378 gal
5	3.11689 gal
10	6.23378 gal
25	15.5844 gal
50	31.1689 gal
100	62.3378 gal
500	311.689 gal
1000	623.378 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Gallon (US) are in a Board Foot?

There are 0.623378 Gallon (US) in 1 Board Foot.

What is the difference between Board Foot and Gallon (US)?

Board Foot and Gallon (US) are both units used to measure volume. The Board Foot is smaller than the Gallon (US).

How do I convert Board Foot to Gallon (US)?

To convert Board Foot to Gallon (US), divide the Board Foot value by 2. For example, to find out how many Gallon (US) there are in a specific number of Board Foot, simply apply this formula.

What are the common uses of Board Foot and Gallon (US)?

Board Foot and Gallon (US) are commonly used in volume measurements. Board Foot is often used for larger scale measurements relative to Gallon (US).

Convert Board Foot to Gallon (US)