# Basic Formal Ontology (BFO)

> Basic Formal Ontology (BFO) is an ontology that is conformant to the requirements specified for ...

- Page: https://library.schematica.io/model/5a31e364f2664b58855a148cf43e6839
- Model type: Ontology
- License: CC0 1.0
- Access type: Free
- Access method: Download
- Model size: Small
- Formats: OWL
- Domains: Tech / IT
- Audiences: Researcher
- Classifications: #standards #api
- External link: https://industryportal.enit.fr/ontologies/BFO
- Listed in library: 2025-09-23
- Last updated: 2025-09-24

## Description

## Ontology Info

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Acronyme | BFO |
| Description | Basic Formal Ontology (BFO) is an ontology that is conformant to the requirements specified for top-level ontologies in ISO/IEC 21838–1. It supports the interchange of information among heterogeneous information systems. |
| Format | OWL |

## Metrics

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Classes | 36 |
| Individuals | 0 |
| Properties | 40 |
| Max Depth | 5 |
| Max Child Count | 4 |
| Average Child Count | 2 |
| Classes With One Child | 6 |
| Classes With More Than 25 Children | 0 |
| Classes With No Definition | 0 |

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Source: https://library.schematica.io/model/5a31e364f2664b58855a148cf43e6839