Convert board foot to quart (UK)
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to quart (UK) [qt (UK)], or Convert quart (UK) to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Quart (Uk)
1 FBM = 2.07627847226958 qt (UK)
Example: convert 15 FBM to qt (UK):
15 FBM = 15 × 2.07627847226958 qt (UK) = 31.1441770840436 qt (UK)
Board Foot to Quart (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.
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.