Convert Board feet to Cubic yards
Convert Board feet (bf) to Cubic yards (yd³) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
yd³ = bf × 0.003086419753
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 yards
The cubic yard (yd³) = 27 ft³ = 0.764554857984 m³ (exact). Standard unit for bulk wood by-products in North America: landscaping bark mulch ~$25-70/yd³, wood chips for biomass boilers, timber crib-wall volumes. Typical residential mulch job: 5-15 yd³. Arborist chips ≈ 180-200 lb/yd³ fresh. 1 yd³ = 27 ft³ = 0.7646 m³ ≈ 324 bf.
Quick Reference Table
| Board feet (bf) | Cubic yards (yd³) |
|---|---|
| 1 bf | 0.00308642 yd³ |
| 2 bf | 0.00617284 yd³ |
| 5 bf | 0.0154321 yd³ |
| 10 bf | 0.0308642 yd³ |
| 25 bf | 0.0771605 yd³ |
| 50 bf | 0.154321 yd³ |
| 100 bf | 0.308642 yd³ |