Convert between European (€/m³) and North American (USD or C$ per mfbm) timber prices. Accounts for exchange rates, nominal vs. actual dimensions, and bark deductions.
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Exchange rates
Dimension adjustment
North American lumber is sold in nominal dimensions. A "2×4" actually measures 1.5″ × 3.5″. This affects volume conversion. Select your product:
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Bark deduction
European Festmeter = solid m³ under bark. If your price is over-bark, apply a deduction (typically 10–15% for softwood).
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Converted prices
Euro / m³
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over bark
USD / mfbm
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thousand board feet
Euro / Festmeter
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solid m³ under bark
CAD / mfbm
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thousand board feet
GBP / m³
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over bark
USD / m³
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over bark
How it works: 1 m³ = 423.776 board feet (nominal). The dimension factor adjusts for the gap between nominal and actual sawn dimensions. Bark deduction converts over-bark m³ to under-bark Festmeter. Exchange rates are editable — update them to today's market rates before sharing results.