Convert board foot to gill (UK)
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to gill (UK) [gi (UK)], or Convert gill (UK) to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Gill (Uk)
1 FBM = 16.6102277196968 gi (UK)
Example: convert 15 FBM to gi (UK):
15 FBM = 15 × 16.6102277196968 gi (UK) = 249.153415795452 gi (UK)
Board Foot to Gill (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.
Gill (Uk)
A gill (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-quarter of a pint, primarily used for measuring liquids such as spirits and milk.
History/Origin
The UK gill originated in the 19th century as part of the imperial measurement system, traditionally used in British households and trade for liquid measurements before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK gill is largely obsolete and rarely used in everyday measurements, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts, recipes, or specific legal or traditional settings.