Convert board foot to dekaliter
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to dekaliter [daL], or Convert dekaliter to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Dekaliter
1 FBM = 0.23597372 daL
Example: convert 15 FBM to daL:
15 FBM = 15 × 0.23597372 daL = 3.5396058 daL
Board Foot to Dekaliter 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.
Dekaliter
A dekaliter (daL) is a unit of volume equal to 10 liters.
History/Origin
The dekaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a decimal multiple of the liter to facilitate larger volume measurements, especially in scientific and industrial contexts.
Current Use
Dekaliter is used in contexts requiring measurement of larger liquid volumes, such as in agriculture, food industry, and scientific research, though it is less common than liters.