Convert Board feet to Cubic metres
Convert Board feet (bf) to Cubic metres (m³) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
m³ = bf × 0.002359737216
About Board feet
The board foot (bf) is the standard lumber-trade unit in the USA, Canada, and the Philippines: 1 ft × 1 ft × 1 in = 144 in³ = 0.002359737216 m³ (exact). Always calculated from nominal dimensions - a 1×6×8 ft board = 4 bf nominal, actual dressed volume is less. Hardwood lumber priced from ~$2/bf (common poplar) to $100+/bf (premium walnut). Log rules: Doyle (SE USA), Scribner (Pacific NW), International ΒΌ-inch (most accurate). 1 bf = 144 in³ = 0.00236 m³ ≈ 1/12 ft³.
About Cubic metres
The cubic metre (m³) is the SI unit for all international timber trade and FAO forest statistics. Global roundwood production > 4 billion m³/year (2022); sawnwood ≈ 500 million m³/year. European C24 structural timber priced in EUR/m³; CLT mass-timber buildings use 500-2,000 m³ of panels. FSC/PEFC chain-of-custody tracks certified fibre in m³. 1 m³ = 1 stere = 35.315 ft³ ≈ 423.8 bf.
Quick Reference Table
| Board feet (bf) | Cubic metres (m³) |
|---|---|
| 1 bf | 0.00235974 m³ |
| 2 bf | 0.00471947 m³ |
| 5 bf | 0.0117987 m³ |
| 10 bf | 0.0235974 m³ |
| 25 bf | 0.0589934 m³ |
| 50 bf | 0.117987 m³ |
| 100 bf | 0.235974 m³ |