Convert board foot to cup (UK)
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to cup (UK) [cup (UK)], or Convert cup (UK) to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Cup (Uk)
1 FBM = 8.30511461982623 cup (UK)
Example: convert 15 FBM to cup (UK):
15 FBM = 15 Γ 8.30511461982623 cup (UK) = 124.576719297394 cup (UK)
Board Foot to Cup (Uk) 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.
Cup (Uk)
A cup (UK) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in cooking, equal to approximately 284.13 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK cup has origins in traditional British cooking and measurement systems, historically based on the imperial system. Its use has been standardized in culinary contexts over time, though it is less common in official measurement standards today.
Current Use
The UK cup is primarily used in recipes and cooking instructions within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary contexts, often standardized as 284 milliliters for practical purposes.