Convert board foot to exaliter
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to exaliter [EL], or Convert exaliter to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Exaliter
1 FBM = 2.3597372e-18 EL
Example: convert 15 FBM to EL:
15 FBM = 15 × 2.3597372e-18 EL = 3.5396058e-17 EL
Board Foot to Exaliter 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.
Exaliter
An exaliter (EL) is a unit of volume equal to 10^18 liters, used to measure extremely large quantities of liquid.
History/Origin
The exaliter was introduced as part of the metric system's extended prefixes to facilitate measurement of vast volumes, though it is rarely used in practical applications due to its enormous size.
Current Use
The exaliter is primarily used in scientific contexts, such as astrophysics and large-scale environmental studies, where measuring extremely large volumes is necessary.