Convert board foot to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Cubic Centimeter
1 FBM = 2359.7372 cm^3
Example: convert 15 FBM to cm^3:
15 FBM = 15 × 2359.7372 cm^3 = 35396.058 cm^3
Board Foot to Cubic Centimeter 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.
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).