Convert Cubic metres to Board feet
Convert Cubic metres (m³) to Board feet (bf) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
bf = m³ × 423.7760007
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.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Cubic metres (m³) | Board feet (bf) |
|---|---|
| 1 m³ | 423.776 bf |
| 2 m³ | 847.552 bf |
| 5 m³ | 2118.88 bf |
| 10 m³ | 4237.76 bf |
| 25 m³ | 10594.4 bf |
| 50 m³ | 21188.8 bf |
| 100 m³ | 42377.6 bf |