Convert board foot to femtoliter
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to femtoliter [fL], or Convert femtoliter to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Femtoliter
1 FBM = 2.3597372e+15 fL
Example: convert 15 FBM to fL:
15 FBM = 15 × 2.3597372e+15 fL = 3.5396058e+16 fL
Board Foot to Femtoliter 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.
Femtoliter
A femtoliter (fL) is a unit of volume equal to 10^-15 liters, used to measure extremely small quantities.
History/Origin
The femtoliter was introduced as part of the SI prefixes for metric units, specifically to quantify very small volumes in scientific research, particularly in biology and chemistry.
Current Use
Femtoliters are commonly used in fields such as cell biology, microfluidics, and nanotechnology to measure tiny volumes like individual cells, droplets, or nanoliter-scale samples.