Convert cubic foot to board foot
Please provide values below to convert cubic foot [ft^3] to board foot [FBM], or Convert board foot to cubic foot.
How to Convert Cubic Foot to Board Foot
1 ft^3 = 12.0000000847552 FBM
Example: convert 15 ft^3 to FBM:
15 ft^3 = 15 × 12.0000000847552 FBM = 180.000001271328 FBM
Cubic Foot to Board Foot Conversion Table
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Cubic Foot
A cubic foot (ft^3) is a unit of volume representing the space occupied by a cube with sides of one foot in length.
History/Origin
The cubic foot has been used historically in the imperial and US customary measurement systems for measuring volume, especially in construction, real estate, and engineering contexts.
Current Use
Today, the cubic foot is still used in the United States and some other regions for measuring large volumes of liquids, gases, and bulk materials, particularly in industries like construction, shipping, and HVAC.
Board Foot
A board foot is a unit of volume measurement for lumber, representing a volume of 1 foot long by 1 foot wide by 1 inch thick.
History/Origin
The board foot originated in the United States in the 19th century as a standard measurement for lumber industry, simplifying trade and inventory calculations.
Current Use
It is still widely used in the lumber and woodworking industries to quantify and price wood volumes, especially in North America.