Convert Cubic yards to Board feet
Convert Cubic yards (yd³) to Board feet (bf) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
bf = yd³ × 324
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.
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 yards (yd³) | Board feet (bf) |
|---|---|
| 1 yd³ | 324 bf |
| 2 yd³ | 648 bf |
| 5 yd³ | 1620 bf |
| 10 yd³ | 3240 bf |
| 25 yd³ | 8100 bf |
| 50 yd³ | 16200 bf |
| 100 yd³ | 32400 bf |