🧪 Board Feet to Cubic Feet Converter

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2.08333

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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

Board Feet to Cubic Feet
ft³ = bf × 0.0833333
Cubic Feet to Board Feet
bf = ft³ × 12

Where

  • bf = the volume in board feet
  • ft³ = the volume in cubic feet
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

Board Feet (bf)Cubic Feet (ft³)
1 bf0.0833333 ft³
2 bf0.166667 ft³
5 bf0.416667 ft³
10 bf0.833333 ft³
20 bf1.66667 ft³
50 bf4.16667 ft³
100 bf8.33333 ft³
500 bf41.6667 ft³
1,000 bf83.3333 ft³

✏️ Worked examples

Convert 25 board feet to cubic feet

25 bf × 0.0833333 = 2.08333 ft³

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Convert 250 board feet to cubic feet

250 bf × 0.0833333 = 20.8333 ft³

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📘 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.