To convert board feet to cubic inches, multiply the value by 144. To go the other way, multiply cubic inches by 0.00694444 to get board feet.
| Board Feet (bf) | Cubic Inches (in³) |
|---|---|
| 1 bf | 144 in³ |
| 2 bf | 288 in³ |
| 5 bf | 720 in³ |
| 10 bf | 1,440 in³ |
| 20 bf | 2,880 in³ |
| 50 bf | 7,200 in³ |
| 100 bf | 14,400 in³ |
| 500 bf | 72,000 in³ |
| 1,000 bf | 144,000 in³ |
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 inch (in³). A cubic inch is 16.387 mL, used for engine displacement in the US.
There are 144 cubic inches in one board foot.
Multiply the number of board feet by 144. For example, 10 board feet equal 1,440 cubic inches.
One cubic inch equals 0.00694444 board feet.