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⚡ US Gallons to Board Feet: the quick answer
1 gal = 1.60417 bf
1 US gallon equals 1.60417 board feet
To convert US gallons to board feet, multiply the value by 1.60417.
To go the other way, multiply board feet by 0.623377 to get US gallons.
↔ Convert board feet to US gallons instead
🧮 Formula
Every unit here is defined by its volume in cubic meters, so the conversion factor is (cubic meters per US gallon) ÷ (cubic meters per board foot).
📊 US Gallons to Board Feet conversion table
✏️ Worked examples
📘 About these units
US gallon (gal). The US liquid gallon is 231 cubic inches, exactly 3.785411784 liters.
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 US gallon?
There are 1.60417 board feet in one US gallon.
How do I convert US gallons to board feet?
Multiply the number of US gallons by 1.60417. For example, 10 US gallons equal 16.0417 board feet.
How many US gallons are in one board foot?
One board foot equals 0.623377 US gallons.
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