Convert board foot to gill (US)
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to gill (US) [gi], or Convert gill (US) to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Gill (Us)
1 FBM = 19.9480518549536 gi
Example: convert 15 FBM to gi:
15 FBM = 15 × 19.9480518549536 gi = 299.220777824304 gi
Board Foot to Gill (Us) 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.
Gill (Us)
A gill (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-quarter of a US pint, or 4 US fluid ounces.
History/Origin
The gill originated from the Old French 'gelle' and was historically used in the UK and US for measuring liquids, especially in brewing and cooking. Its usage has declined with the standardization of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the US gill is rarely used in everyday measurement but may still be encountered in historical contexts, traditional recipes, or specific industries like brewing and bartending in the United States.