Convert Board Foot to US Gallon
Convert board feet to us gallons instantly. 1 board foot = 0.6233766234 us gallon — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the US Gallon to Board Foot converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Board Foot
A board foot is 144 cubic inches (2.35974 L), nominally 1 ft × 1 ft × 1 in of lumber.
A traditional measure of sawn-timber volume.
Standard for pricing hardwood lumber in North America.
North American lumber trade.
US Gallon
The US liquid gallon is defined as exactly 231 cubic inches (3.785411784 liters).
Based on the English wine gallon of 231 cubic inches, retained by the US after 1824.
The primary US unit for fuel, milk and large beverage containers.
English wine gallon; US since 1824.
Board Foot to US Gallon conversion formula
The relationship between board feet and us gallons:
To convert board feet to us gallons, multiply the value in board feet by 0.6233766234. To reverse, multiply us gallons by 1.6041666667.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in us gallons updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the US Gallon to Board Foot converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert board feet to us gallons
- Write down the value in board feet (bf).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.6233766234.
- The product is the equivalent value in us gallons (gal).
- To reverse, multiply the us gallon value by 1.6041666667.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 bf to gal:
1 × 0.6233766234 = 0.6233766234 gal
Example 2 — Convert 100 bf to gal:
100 × 0.6233766234 = 62.3376623377 gal
Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements
A 30-board foot school ruler converts cleanly to us gallons — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.
30 bf × 0.6233766234 = 18.7012987013 gal
Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions
A 10-board foot fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between board feet and us gallons daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.
10 bf × 0.6233766234 = 6.2337662338 gal
Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions
A postcard is about 5 board feet wide. Converting to us gallons is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.
5 bf × 0.6233766234 = 3.1168831169 gal
Board Foot to US Gallon conversion table
Standard reference values for converting board feet to us gallons:
| Board Foot [bf] | US Gallon [gal] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0062337662 |
| 0.1 | 0.0623376623 |
| 1 | 0.6233766234 |
| 2 | 1.2467532468 |
| 3 | 1.8701298701 |
| 4 | 2.4935064935 |
| 5 | 3.1168831169 |
| 10 | 6.2337662338 |
| 20 | 12.4675324675 |
| 30 | 18.7012987013 |
| 40 | 24.9350649351 |
| 50 | 31.1688311688 |
| 100 | 62.3376623377 |
| 500 | 311.6883116883 |
| 1000 | 623.3766233766 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 bf = 0.6233766234 gal) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.