Lumber Volume converter
Board Foot to Cubic Foot Converter
Converts board foot to cubic foot for lumber volume.
Result
1 bf = 0.083333 ft³
Also equals
Conversion formula
ft³ = bf × 0.08333332450471 board foot equals 0.083333325 cubic foot.
Board Foot to Cubic Foot table
| Board Foot (bf) | Cubic Foot (ft³) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.000833 |
| 0.1 | 0.008333 |
| 1 | 0.083333 |
| 2 | 0.166667 |
| 3 | 0.25 |
| 5 | 0.416667 |
| 10 | 0.833333 |
| 20 | 1.666666 |
| 50 | 4.166666 |
| 100 | 8.333332 |
| 1,000 | 83.333325 |
What is Board Foot to Cubic Foot?
Converting board feet to cubic feet is common in lumber estimation. One board foot is 144 cubic inches, so 12 board feet equal 1 cubic foot. The formula is ft³ = bf ÷ 12.
About this conversion
This converter uses the displayed definition for board foot and its recognized relationship to cubic foot. Calculations retain full precision internally, and only the visible result is rounded. You can swap the conversion direction without changing the underlying standard.
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When to convert board feet to cubic feet
Use this conversion for lumber purchasing, project estimating, and comparing board-foot pricing to volume pricing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert board foots to cubic foots?+
Enter the board foots value in the converter. The result uses the defined factor 0.0833333245047 and is rounded only for display.
Does the converter keep full precision?+
Yes. Calculations retain high precision throughout each step, while the visible result is rounded for readability.
How many cubic feet is 12 board feet?+
12 board feet is 1 cubic foot.
How many cubic feet is 100 board feet?+
100 board feet is about 8.33 cubic feet.
What is a board foot?+
A board foot is a lumber volume equal to a board 1 foot square and 1 inch thick, or 144 cubic inches.
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