Convert board foot to cubic meter
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to cubic meter [m^3], or Convert cubic meter to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Cubic Meter
1 FBM = 0.0023597372 m^3
Example: convert 15 FBM to m^3:
15 FBM = 15 × 0.0023597372 m^3 = 0.035396058 m^3
Board Foot to Cubic Meter 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.
Cubic Meter
A cubic meter (m^3) is the SI unit of volume, representing the volume of a cube with edges one meter long.
History/Origin
The cubic meter was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, based on the meter defined by the wavelength of light in vacuum.
Current Use
The cubic meter is widely used in science, engineering, and industry to measure large volumes of liquids, gases, and solids, especially in contexts like construction, manufacturing, and environmental science.