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Lumber Volume Converter

Convert timber and firewood volume between board feet, cubic feet, cubic meters, cords, face cords, cunits, hoppus feet and thousand-square-feet panel volumes.

1 board foot = 0.08333333333 cubic foot

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The Lumber Volume Converter converts between 16 units. For example, 1 board foot = 0.0833333 cubic feet. Pick any two units and the answer appears as you type.

Last updated · Conversion factors follow the SI definitions in the BIPM SI Brochure and NIST SP 811.

About the Lumber Volume Converter

Convert timber and firewood volume between board feet, cubic feet, cubic meters, cords, face cords, cunits, hoppus feet and thousand-square-feet panel volumes. The base unit is the cubic meter; every one of the 16 units is defined against it, so any pair converts directly in a single step.

Use it as a free online lumber volume calculator: type a value and the result appears as you type, the formula for the selected units is shown below, and the conversion chart lists the most common values — no app, no sign-up.

How to Convert board foot to cubic foot

To convert board foot to cubic foot, multiply the value in board foot by 0.08333333333.

board foot to cubic foot conversion chart

board footcubic foot
0.10.008333333333
10.08333333333
20.1666666667
50.4166666667
100.8333333333
201.666666667
504.166666667
1008.333333333
50041.66666667
1,00083.33333333

Common lumber volume conversions

  • 1 board foot = 0.08333333333 cubic foot
  • 1 board foot = 0.002359737216 cubic meter
  • 1 board foot = 144 cubic inch
  • 1 board foot = 0.001 thousand board feet
  • 1 board foot = 0.0006510416667 cord
  • 1 board foot = 0.001953125 face cord (16-inch logs)
  • 1 board foot = 0.005208333333 cord foot
  • 1 board foot = 0.0008333333333 cunit
  • 1 board foot = 0.06544984695 hoppus foot
  • 1 board foot = 0.002359737216 stere

How to Use the Lumber Volume Converter

  1. Type a value in the From box and choose its unit.
  2. Pick the unit you want in the To list — the result updates as you type.
  3. Use the swap button to reverse the conversion, or type in the To box to convert backwards.
  4. Check the All conversions table to see your value in every unit; click a row to make it the target.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert board foot to cubic foot?

To convert board foot to cubic foot, multiply the value in board foot by 0.08333333333. For example, 1 board foot = 0.08333333333 cubic foot. Type any value above and the answer updates as you type.

How many cubic feet are in a board foot?

There are 0.08333333333 cubic feet in 1 board foot. To convert board feet to cubic feet, multiply by 0.08333333333 — for example, 10 board feet = 0.8333333333 cubic feet. To go the other way, divide by 0.08333333333.

How many board feet are in a cubic foot?

There are 12 board feet in 1 cubic foot. To convert cubic feet to board feet, multiply by 12 — for example, 10 cubic feet = 120 board feet. To go the other way, divide by 12.

How many cubic meters are in a board foot?

There are 0.002359737216 cubic meters in 1 board foot. To convert board feet to cubic meters, multiply by 0.002359737216 — for example, 10 board feet = 0.02359737216 cubic meters. To go the other way, divide by 0.002359737216.

How many board feet are in a cubic meter?

There are 423.7760007 board feet in 1 cubic meter. To convert cubic meters to board feet, multiply by 423.7760007 — for example, 10 cubic meters = 4,237.760007 board feet. To go the other way, divide by 423.7760007.

How many cubic feet are in a cord?

There are 128 cubic feet in 1 cord. To convert cords to cubic feet, multiply by 128 — for example, 10 cords = 1,280 cubic feet. To go the other way, divide by 128.

How many cubic meters are in a cord?

There are 3.624556364 cubic meters in 1 cord. To convert cords to cubic meters, multiply by 3.624556364 — for example, 10 cords = 36.24556364 cubic meters. To go the other way, divide by 3.624556364.

How many cubic meters are in a thousand board feet?

There are 2.359737216 cubic meters in 1 thousand board feet. To convert thousand board feet to cubic meters, multiply by 2.359737216 — for example, 10 thousand board feet = 23.59737216 cubic meters. To go the other way, divide by 2.359737216.

How many cords are in a face cord (16-inch logs)?

There are 0.3333333333 cords in 1 face cord (16-inch logs). To convert face cords (16-inch logs) to cords, multiply by 0.3333333333 — for example, 10 face cords (16-inch logs) = 3.333333333 cords. To go the other way, divide by 0.3333333333.

What is the base unit for lumber volume conversions?

The cubic meter. Every one of the 16 units in this converter is defined relative to the cubic meter, so any two units convert directly in one step.

How many units does the Lumber Volume Converter support?

The Lumber Volume Converter handles 16 units. You can convert between any two of them, or see your value in every unit at once in the "All conversions" table.

How accurate is this lumber volume converter?

Conversions use exact definitions wherever one exists (for example the international inch is exactly 2.54 cm and the pound exactly 0.45359237 kg) and calculate in double precision. Choose how many significant digits to show — up to 15.

How do I use the Lumber Volume Converter?

Type a value in the From box and pick its unit, then pick the unit you want in the To list — the answer updates as you type. Use the swap button to reverse the conversion, or open the "All conversions" table to see the value in every unit.

Is the Lumber Volume Converter free, and does it work offline?

Yes, it is completely free with no sign-up. Once the page has loaded, every conversion runs in your browser, so nothing is sent to our servers. It's one of 77 unit converters on House of Convert.