Convert board foot to liter
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to liter [L, l], or Convert liter to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Liter
1 FBM = 2.3597372 L, l
Example: convert 15 FBM to L, l:
15 FBM = 15 × 2.3597372 L, l = 35.396058 L, l
Board Foot to Liter 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.
Liter
The liter (L, l) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, commonly used to measure liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system, based on the cubic decimeter, and has since become a standard unit of volume worldwide.
Current Use
The liter is widely used in science, industry, and daily life for measuring liquids, beverages, and other fluids, especially in countries using the metric system.