Convert board foot to barrel (UK)
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)], or Convert barrel (UK) to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Barrel (Uk)
1 FBM = 0.0144186005018721 bbl (UK)
Example: convert 15 FBM to bbl (UK):
15 FBM = 15 × 0.0144186005018721 bbl (UK) = 0.216279007528081 bbl (UK)
Board Foot to Barrel (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.
Barrel (Uk)
A barrel (UK), symbol bbl (UK), is a unit of volume primarily used to measure liquids such as oil and beer in the United Kingdom, equivalent to 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel has historical origins dating back to the use of wooden barrels for storing and transporting liquids. Its volume varied regionally, but the UK barrel was standardized over time to approximately 159 liters, especially for measuring beer and other liquids.
Current Use
Today, the UK barrel (bbl UK) is used mainly in the brewing industry and for measuring certain liquids, though the standard barrel is more commonly associated with the US measurement system. It remains a traditional unit within specific contexts like brewing and historical references.