Convert board foot to cubic inch
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to cubic inch [in^3], or Convert cubic inch to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Cubic Inch
1 FBM = 143.99999902362 in^3
Example: convert 15 FBM to in^3:
15 FBM = 15 × 143.99999902362 in^3 = 2159.9999853543 in^3
Board Foot to Cubic Inch Conversion Table
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Board Foot
A board foot is a unit of volume measurement for lumber, representing a volume of 1 foot long by 1 foot wide by 1 inch thick.
History/Origin
The board foot originated in the United States in the 19th century as a standard measurement for lumber industry, simplifying trade and inventory calculations.
Current Use
It is still widely used in the lumber and woodworking industries to quantify and price wood volumes, especially in North America.
Cubic Inch
A cubic inch is a unit of volume measurement representing the volume of a cube with edges one inch long.
History/Origin
The cubic inch has been used historically in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units, primarily for measuring small volumes such as engine displacements and packaging, dating back to the adoption of the imperial system.
Current Use
Today, the cubic inch is still used in certain industries like automotive and manufacturing to specify engine sizes, engine displacements, and small volume measurements, especially in the United States.