Convert tablespoon (metric) to board foot
Please provide values below to convert tablespoon (metric) [tbsp (metric)] to board foot [FBM], or Convert board foot to tablespoon (metric).
How to Convert Tablespoon (Metric) to Board Foot
1 tbsp (metric) = 0.00635664005296861 FBM
Example: convert 15 tbsp (metric) to FBM:
15 tbsp (metric) = 15 × 0.00635664005296861 FBM = 0.0953496007945292 FBM
Tablespoon (Metric) to Board Foot Conversion Table
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Tablespoon (Metric)
A tablespoon (metric) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 15 milliliters.
History/Origin
The tablespoon originated from the traditional use of a tablespoon as a measure of the amount of food that could be held in a typical tablespoon, with standardization occurring in the metric system to ensure consistency across measurements.
Current Use
The metric tablespoon is commonly used in cooking and food preparation to measure ingredients, especially in recipes requiring precise volume measurements.
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.