Convert board foot to cubic yard
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to cubic yard [yd^3], or Convert cubic yard to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Cubic Yard
1 FBM = 0.00308641973209462 yd^3
Example: convert 15 FBM to yd^3:
15 FBM = 15 × 0.00308641973209462 yd^3 = 0.0462962959814193 yd^3
Board Foot to Cubic Yard 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 Yard
A cubic yard is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one yard (3 feet) in length.
History/Origin
The cubic yard originated from the imperial and US customary measurement systems, primarily used in construction, landscaping, and shipping industries for measuring large volumes of materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic yard is commonly used in construction, landscaping, and waste management to measure materials like soil, gravel, and debris, and is part of volume conversions in various applications.