Cubic Feet to Board Feet (ft³ to FBM)
Free online cubic foot to board foot converter. Type a value, get an instant exact result — plus the formula, a ready-made conversion table, and reverse conversion.
VOLUME (LUMBER) CONVERTER — INSTANT RESULT
Formula: multiply the cubic foot value by 12 — i.e. FBM = ft³ × 12
Quick check: 1 ft³ = 12 FBM
Quick check: 1 ft³ = 12 FBM
Cubic Feet to Board Feet conversion table
| Cubic Feet (ft³) | Board Feet (FBM) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft³ | 12 FBM |
| 2 ft³ | 24 FBM |
| 3 ft³ | 36 FBM |
| 4 ft³ | 48 FBM |
| 5 ft³ | 60 FBM |
| 6 ft³ | 72 FBM |
| 7 ft³ | 84 FBM |
| 8 ft³ | 96 FBM |
| 9 ft³ | 108 FBM |
| 10 ft³ | 120 FBM |
| 15 ft³ | 180 FBM |
| 20 ft³ | 240 FBM |
| 25 ft³ | 300 FBM |
| 30 ft³ | 360 FBM |
| 40 ft³ | 480 FBM |
| 50 ft³ | 600 FBM |
| 75 ft³ | 900 FBM |
| 100 ft³ | 1,200 FBM |
| 250 ft³ | 3,000 FBM |
| 500 ft³ | 6,000 FBM |
| 1,000 ft³ | 12,000 FBM |
How to convert cubic feet to board feet
To convert cubic feet to board feet, multiply the amount in cubic feet by 12. For example, 10 ft³ = 120 FBM. To convert in the other direction, divide by the same factor, or use the ⇄ swap button above.
Convert lumber volume units: board feet, cords and cunits. One board foot is 144 cubic inches (12″×12″×1″); a standard cord is 128 ft³ of stacked wood.
Frequently asked questions
How many board feet are in one cubic foot?
One cubic foot is exactly 12 board feet.
How do I convert ft³ to FBM?
Multiply the ft³ value by 12 to get FBM. The converter at the top of this page does this automatically and works in both directions.
How much is 100 cubic feet in board feet?
100 cubic feet equals 1,200 board feet.