Convert cup (UK) to board foot
Please provide values below to convert cup (UK) [cup (UK)] to board foot [FBM], or Convert board foot to cup (UK).
How to Convert Cup (Uk) to Board Foot
1 cup (UK) = 0.120407730148934 FBM
Example: convert 15 cup (UK) to FBM:
15 cup (UK) = 15 × 0.120407730148934 FBM = 1.806115952234 FBM
Cup (Uk) to Board Foot Conversion Table
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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.
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.