[ Bd Ft ]   Board Feet Function
  1. Sets the units for a quantity to board feet.
  2. Converts a volume to board feet.
  3. Converts a weight to board feet (using the density stored in [wt/vol] ).

1. Sets the units for a quantity to board feet.
Input
clear temporary memory
[clr] [clr]
35.2 [Conv] [ Bd Ft ]
Display

0
    35.2bf

2. Convert a volume to board feet.
Input
clear temporary memory
[clr] [clr]
4 [ m ] x
37 [Conv] [ cm ] x
8 [Conv] [ cm ] = [m]
[Conv] [ Bd Ft ]
Display

0
    0.1184m3
    50.17508bf
Note: When multiplying or dividing with mixed units, BuildCalc displays the results for lengths and areas in feet, and volumes in yards.   The default display units for lengths, areas and volumes can be changed via [Conv] [Prefs].

3. Convert a weight to board feet (using the density stored in [wt/vol] ).
Input *
clear temporary memory
[clr] [clr]
465 [Conv] [ lbs ]
[Conv] [ Bf Ft ]
Display

0
    465lb
    50.22bf
*Note: Assumes 1.5 tons per cubic yard is stored in [wt/vol] .


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