Convert board foot to kiloliter
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to kiloliter [kL], or Convert kiloliter to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Kiloliter
1 FBM = 0.0023597372 kL
Example: convert 15 FBM to kL:
15 FBM = 15 × 0.0023597372 kL = 0.035396058 kL
Board Foot to Kiloliter Conversion Table
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Board Foot
A board foot is a unit of volume measurement for lumber, representing a volume of 1 foot long by 1 foot wide by 1 inch thick.
History/Origin
The board foot originated in the United States in the 19th century as a standard measurement for lumber industry, simplifying trade and inventory calculations.
Current Use
It is still widely used in the lumber and woodworking industries to quantify and price wood volumes, especially in North America.
Kiloliter
A kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume equal to 1,000 liters.
History/Origin
The kiloliter originated from the metric system as a larger unit for measuring volume, primarily used in scientific and industrial contexts since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Kiloliters are used today in fields such as water management, agriculture, and industry to measure large quantities of liquids efficiently.