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What is the ratio of board feet to cubic feet?

By Steve Nix, About.com

Question: What is the ratio of board feet to cubic feet?

Answer: A factor of 5.5 board feet per cubic foot is recommended for general use when comparing raw wood to finished lumber. You can find board foot/cubic foot relationships of from 5:1 to 6:1 depending on the source.

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