Convert minim (UK) to board foot
Please provide values below to convert minim (UK) [min (UK)] to board foot [FBM], or Convert board foot to minim (UK).
How to Convert Minim (Uk) to Board Foot
1 min (UK) = 2.5084945984663e-05 FBM
Example: convert 15 min (UK) to FBM:
15 min (UK) = 15 × 2.5084945984663e-05 FBM = 0.000376274189769946 FBM
Minim (Uk) to Board Foot Conversion Table
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Minim (Uk)
A minim is a traditional unit of volume used in the UK, equivalent to one-eighth of a fluid dram or approximately 0.0616 milliliters.
History/Origin
The minim originated in the apothecaries' system of measurement, dating back to the 19th century, primarily used for measuring small quantities of liquids in pharmacy and medicine.
Current Use
Today, the minim is largely obsolete and rarely used outside historical or specialized contexts; modern measurements favor metric units, but it may still appear in historical references or vintage recipes.
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.