Convert Board Foot (board foot) to Cubic Foot (ft³) instantly.
Board Foot to Cubic Foot conversion
1 Board Foot (board foot) = 0.083333333 Cubic Foot (ft³). To convert Board Foot to Cubic Foot, multiply the value by 0.083333333.
| Board Foot (board foot) | Cubic Foot (ft³) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.083333333 |
| 2 | 0.16666667 |
| 5 | 0.41666666 |
| 10 | 0.83333333 |
| 25 | 2.0833333 |
| 50 | 4.1666666 |
| 100 | 8.3333333 |
| 1000 | 83.333333 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Cubic Foot are in one Board Foot?
One Board Foot (board foot) equals 0.083333333 Cubic Foot (ft³).
How do I convert Board Foot to Cubic Foot?
To convert Board Foot to Cubic Foot, multiply the value by 0.083333333.
What is 10 Board Foot in Cubic Foot?
10 Board Foot = 0.83333333 Cubic Foot.
About these units
Board Foot (board foot)
A board foot is a unit of volume used in lumber, defined as a board measuring 1 foot long × 1 foot wide × 1 inch thick, equal to 144 cubic inches, or about 2.36 liters. The unit reflects a material-centric approach to volume: rather than measuring empty space, the board foot measures solid wood content, crucial for pricing logs, boards, and woodworking materials. Forestry operations, sawmills, and lumber yards rely heavily on board-feet calculations to estimate yields from logs, determine pricing, and evaluate timber resources. The unit persists due to deep integration with North American construction and carpentry practices.
Cubic Foot (ft³)
A cubic foot equals 28.31684659 liters, representing the volume of a cube one foot on each side. It is widely used in construction, real estate, natural gas metering, and HVAC systems. Room ventilation rates, airflow in ducts, and gas consumption often use cubic feet or cubic feet per minute (CFM). Storage capacity for freezers, shipping containers, and building materials also frequently uses this unit. The cubic foot's relationship to the foot makes it practical in industries where imperial length units still dominate.