Lumber Volume Converter
Convert between 7 lumber volume units instantly. Enter a value, pick your units and get the result with the formula, a full conversion table and worked examples.
1,000 FBM in all lumber volume units
Updates live as you type. Click a row to set it as the target unit.
| Unit | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Board foot | FBM | 1,000 |
| Cubic foot | ft³ | 83.3333 |
| Cord foot | cd ft | 5.20833 |
| Cubic metre | m³ | 2.35974 |
| Stere | st | 2.35974 |
| Thousand board feet | MBF | 1 |
| Cord | cd | 0.651042 |
How to Convert Lumber Volume Units
Lumber and firewood use traditional volume units. A board foot is 144 cubic inches (1 ft × 1 ft × 1 in), and a cord is a stacked pile of 128 cubic feet.
Every unit on this page is stored as a fixed factor relative to one reference unit, the cubic metre (m³). Converting is a two step multiply and divide:
- Multiply your value by the factor of the source unit to get the value in m³.
- Divide that result by the factor of the target unit.
Board foot to Cubic metre conversion table
| Board foot (FBM) | Cubic metre (m³) |
|---|---|
| 1 FBM | 0.00235974 m³ |
| 2 FBM | 0.00471947 m³ |
| 3 FBM | 0.00707921 m³ |
| 4 FBM | 0.00943895 m³ |
| 5 FBM | 0.0117987 m³ |
| 6 FBM | 0.0141584 m³ |
| 7 FBM | 0.0165182 m³ |
| 8 FBM | 0.0188779 m³ |
| 9 FBM | 0.0212376 m³ |
| 10 FBM | 0.0235974 m³ |
| 15 FBM | 0.0353961 m³ |
| 20 FBM | 0.0471947 m³ |
| 25 FBM | 0.0589934 m³ |
| 30 FBM | 0.0707921 m³ |
| 40 FBM | 0.0943895 m³ |
| 50 FBM | 0.117987 m³ |
| 75 FBM | 0.17698 m³ |
| 100 FBM | 0.235974 m³ |
| 250 FBM | 0.589934 m³ |
| 500 FBM | 1.17987 m³ |
| 1,000 FBM | 2.35974 m³ |
Lumber Volume Units and Conversion Factors
Value of one unit expressed in m³.
| Unit | Symbol | In m³ |
|---|---|---|
| Board foot | FBM | 0.002359737216 |
| Cubic foot | ft³ | 0.02831684659 |
| Cord foot | cd ft | 0.4530695455 |
| Cubic metre | m³ | 1 |
| Stere | st | 1 |
| Thousand board feet | MBF | 2.359737216 |
| Cord | cd | 3.624556364 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert FBM to m³?
To convert board foot (FBM) to cubic metre (m³), multiply the value in FBM by 0.00235974. For example, 1 FBM = 0.00235974 m³.
How do I convert m³ to FBM?
To convert cubic metre (m³) to board foot (FBM), multiply the value in m³ by 423.776. For example, 1 m³ = 423.776 FBM.
How do I convert cd to m³?
To convert cord (cd) to cubic metre (m³), multiply the value in cd by 3.62456. For example, 1 cd = 3.62456 m³.
Can I see a value in every lumber volume unit at once?
Yes. Enter a value and choose the source unit; the "all units" table below the converter instantly lists the equivalent in all 7 supported units. Click any row to make it the target unit.
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