Board feet to Chaldrons Converter

1 board foot (FBM) equals 0.001802325075 chaldrons (chaldron).

Quick answer

  • 1 board foot = 0.001802325075 chaldrons
  • 1 chaldron = 554.8388656 board feet
  • Formula: chaldron = FBM ÷ 554.838865583

1 board foot = 0.001802325075 chaldrons

How to convert board feet to chaldrons

chaldron = FBM ÷ 554.838865583

To convert board feet to chaldrons, divide the number of board feet by 554.838865583.

Example: 1 FBM to chaldron

  1. Start with the value in board feet: 1 FBM.
  2. Divide by 554.838865583: 1 ÷ 554.838865583 = 0.001802325075.
  3. Result: 1 board foot = 0.001802325075 chaldrons.

Going the other way, 1 chaldron = 554.838865583 board feet, so to convert chaldrons back to board feet you multiply by the same number. See chaldrons to board feet.

Board feet to chaldrons conversion table

Board feet (FBM)Chaldrons (chaldron)
1 FBM 0.001802325075 chaldron
2 FBM 0.00360465015 chaldron
3 FBM 0.005406975225 chaldron
4 FBM 0.0072093003 chaldron
5 FBM 0.009011625375 chaldron
6 FBM 0.01081395045 chaldron
7 FBM 0.01261627552 chaldron
8 FBM 0.0144186006 chaldron
9 FBM 0.01622092567 chaldron
10 FBM 0.01802325075 chaldron
100 FBM 0.1802325075 chaldron

What is a board foot?

The board foot is the unit for lumber in the US and Canada: the volume of a board one foot long, one foot wide and one inch thick, 144 cubic inches.

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What is a chaldron?

The chaldron was a British measure for coal of 36 bushels, about 1.3 m³.

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Frequently asked questions

How many chaldrons are in a board foot?

One board foot is 0.001802325075 chaldrons.

How many board feet are in a chaldron?

One chaldron is 554.8388656 board feet.

What is the formula to convert board feet to chaldrons?

chaldron = FBM ÷ 554.838865583.