Convert cubic millimeter to board foot
Please provide values below to convert cubic millimeter [mm^3] to board foot [FBM], or Convert board foot to cubic millimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Millimeter to Board Foot
1 mm^3 = 4.23776003531241e-07 FBM
Example: convert 15 mm^3 to FBM:
15 mm^3 = 15 × 4.23776003531241e-07 FBM = 6.35664005296861e-06 FBM
Cubic Millimeter to Board Foot Conversion Table
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Cubic Millimeter
A cubic millimeter (mm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube measuring 1 millimeter on each side.
History/Origin
The cubic millimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts for precise measurements of small volumes, especially in fields like biology and materials science, as a subdivision of the cubic centimeter and cubic meter units.
Current Use
It is currently used in scientific research, medical measurements, and engineering to quantify small volumes accurately, particularly in microscopy, microfluidics, and material testing.
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.