🧪 Cubic Feet to Board Feet Converter

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⚡ Cubic Feet to Board Feet: the quick answer

1 ft³ = 12 bf 1 cubic foot equals 12 board feet

To convert cubic feet to board feet, multiply the value by 12. To go the other way, multiply board feet by 0.0833333 to get cubic feet.

↔ Convert board feet to cubic feet instead

🧮 Formula

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

Where

  • ft³ = the volume in cubic feet
  • bf = the volume in board feet
Every unit here is defined by its volume in cubic meters, so the conversion factor is (cubic meters per cubic foot) ÷ (cubic meters per board foot).

📊 Cubic Feet to Board Feet conversion table

Cubic Feet (ft³)Board Feet (bf)
1 ft³12 bf
2 ft³24 bf
5 ft³60 bf
10 ft³120 bf
20 ft³240 bf
50 ft³600 bf
100 ft³1,200 bf
500 ft³6,000 bf
1,000 ft³12,000 bf

📘 About these units

Cubic foot (ft³). A cubic foot is 28.317 liters (7.48 US gallons).

Board foot (bf). A board foot is 144 cubic inches (2.36 L), the lumber trade unit of 1 ft × 1 ft × 1 inch.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many board feet are in one cubic foot?

There are 12 board feet in one cubic foot.

How do I convert cubic feet to board feet?

Multiply the number of cubic feet by 12. For example, 10 cubic feet equal 120 board feet.

How many cubic feet are in one board foot?

One board foot equals 0.0833333 cubic feet.