Pallet to Board Feet Conversion

Convert between Pallet and Board Feet quickly and accurately.

From Pallet

pallet

To Board Feet

How to Convert Pallet to Board Feet

Conversion Formula

1 pallet = 17 bf

1 bf = 0.059 pallet

Example

Convert 15 pallet to bf:

15 pallet = 15 × 17 bf = 255 bf

Unit Information

Learn about the volume - lumber units you're converting between

Pallet

pallet

Definition

A pallet is a unit of volume representing the volume of a standard pallet load of lumber or wood products. It is used for measuring packaged lumber volumes in shipping and storage.

History/Origin

The pallet unit was developed for measuring volumes of packaged lumber and wood products in shipping and storage applications. It became important for logistics and inventory management in the lumber industry.

Current Use

Pallets are used in lumber shipping, storage, and logistics for measuring volumes of packaged wood products, providing standardized measurements for transportation and inventory management.

Multiplier

0.04

Offset

Board Feet

Definition

A board foot is a unit of volume equal to 144 cubic inches or 1/12 of a cubic foot. It represents the volume of a board one foot long, one foot wide, and one inch thick, commonly used in lumber measurements.

History/Origin

The board foot was established in the United States lumber industry as a practical unit for measuring lumber volumes. It became the standard unit for lumber pricing and inventory management in North America.

Current Use

Board feet are extensively used in the lumber industry for pricing, inventory management, and volume calculations of dimensional lumber, particularly in North American markets and construction applications.

Multiplier

0.002

Offset