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You will find below a few conversion formulas and lumber weight information which we hope you'll find helpful.

Conversion Formula

Board Footage (FBM)

FBM = LF x Width ÷ 12 x Thickness

Example:    To convert 3000 LF of 8" x 1.25";
                   calculate 3000 x 8 ÷ 12 x 1.25 = 2500 FBM

Lineal Footage (LF)

LF = FBM ÷ Width x 12 ÷ Thickness

Example:    To convert 1500 FBM of 6" x 1.5";
                   calculate 1500 ÷ 6 x 12 ÷ 1.5 = 2000 LF

Price/M FBM into Price/LF
Price/M ÷ 12 x Width x Thickness ÷ 1000 = Price/LF

Price/LF into Price/M FBM
Price/LF x 12 ÷ Width ÷ Thickness x 1000 = Price/LF

Board Footage (FBM) into Cubic Meters
FBM ÷ 424 = Cubic Meters

Cubic Meters into FBM
Cubic Meters x 424 = FBM

Price/M FBM into Price/Cubic Meters
Price/M ÷ 2.359 = Price/Cubic Meters

Price/Cubic Meters into Price/M FBM
Price/Cubic Meters ÷ 2.359 = Price/M

All calculations based on net footages.

Lumber Weights (Approx. Weight in lbs. per 1000 Board Feet)

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