Convert Board Feet (FBM) to Cubic Feet (ft³) | FBM in ft³

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This quick and easy calculator will convert Board Feet (FBM) to Cubic Feet (ft³) and show formula, brief history on the units and quick maths for the conversion.

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Quick Reference for Converting Board Feet to Cubic Feet

Formula
ft³ = FBM / 12
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Cubic Feet, divide the number of Board Feet by 12.0
Board Feet (FBM) in 1 Cubic Foot
There are 12 Board Feet in 1 Cubic Foot
Cubic Feet (ft³) in 1 Board Foot
There are 0.08 Cubic Feet in 1 Board Foot

Unit Information

Board Foot
/bɔːd fʊt/
Symbol: FBM
Unit System: Imperial

What is the Board Foot?

The board foot is a unit of volume derived from the imperial system of units with the symbol FBM.

1 board foot is equal to the volume of an object one foot in length, one foot wide and one inch thick. It is therefore equal to 1/12 ft³.

The board foot is the unit used to measure rough or planed lumber. For example 2 x 4 timber when planed actually only measures 1.5 in x 3.5 in. This takes into account the wastage when planing. The board feet measurement in this case would represent the wholesale amount. Where the loss in board feet (and planing) only applies to width and thickness, the actual length is used - as there is no loss when cutting lengths.

Cubic Foot
/ˈkjuːbɪkˈfʊt/
Symbol: ft³
Unit System: Imperial

What is the Cubic Foot?

The cubic foot is a unit of volume in the imperial unit system with the symbol ft³.

1 cubic foot is equal to 1/27 yd³ or 1728 in³. It is equal to the volume of a cube measuring 1ft on each side.

One cubic foot of water weighs 62.4 lbs or 28.29 kg.


Conversion Tables for Board Feet (FBM) to Cubic Feet (ft³)