Convert quart (UK) to board foot
Please provide values below to convert quart (UK) [qt (UK)] to board foot [FBM], or Convert board foot to quart (UK).
How to Convert Quart (Uk) to Board Foot
1 qt (UK) = 0.481630962973335 FBM
Example: convert 15 qt (UK) to FBM:
15 qt (UK) = 15 × 0.481630962973335 FBM = 7.22446444460002 FBM
Quart (Uk) to Board Foot Conversion Table
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Quart (Uk)
The quart (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-fourth of a imperial gallon, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK quart has its origins in the imperial system established in 1824, replacing earlier customary units. It was historically used for measuring liquids like milk and beer before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK quart is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts or traditional 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.