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⚡ Board Feet to Cubic Feet: the quick answer
1 bf = 0.0833333 ft³
1 board foot equals 0.0833333 cubic feet
To convert board feet to cubic feet, multiply the value by 0.0833333.
To go the other way, multiply cubic feet by 12 to get board feet.
↔ Convert cubic feet to board feet instead
🧮 Formula
Every unit here is defined by its volume in cubic meters, so the conversion factor is (cubic meters per board foot) ÷ (cubic meters per cubic foot).
📊 Board Feet to Cubic Feet conversion table
✏️ Worked examples
📘 About these units
Board foot (bf). A board foot is 144 cubic inches (2.36 L), the lumber trade unit of 1 ft × 1 ft × 1 inch.
Cubic foot (ft³). A cubic foot is 28.317 liters (7.48 US gallons).
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many cubic feet are in one board foot?
There are 0.0833333 cubic feet in one board foot.
How do I convert board feet to cubic feet?
Multiply the number of board feet by 0.0833333. For example, 10 board feet equal 0.833333 cubic feet.
How many board feet are in one cubic foot?
One cubic foot equals 12 board feet.
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