Convert board foot to homer (Biblical)
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to homer (Biblical) [homer], or Convert homer (Biblical) to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Homer (Biblical)
1 FBM = 0.0107260781818182 homer
Example: convert 15 FBM to homer:
15 FBM = 15 × 0.0107260781818182 homer = 0.160891172727273 homer
Board Foot to Homer (Biblical) 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.
Homer (Biblical)
The homer is an ancient biblical unit of volume used to measure dry commodities, approximately equivalent to 6 bushels or about 220 liters.
History/Origin
The homer originates from biblical times and was used in ancient Israel for measuring grain and other dry goods. It is mentioned in the Old Testament and reflects the measurement practices of that era.
Current Use
The homer is largely obsolete today and is primarily of historical and biblical interest. It is occasionally referenced in scholarly studies of ancient measurements but is not used in modern measurement systems.