Convert board foot to fluid ounce (US)
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to fluid ounce (US) [fl oz (US)], or Convert fluid ounce (US) to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Fluid Ounce (Us)
1 FBM = 79.7922060707667 fl oz (US)
Example: convert 15 FBM to fl oz (US):
15 FBM = 15 × 79.7922060707667 fl oz (US) = 1196.8830910615 fl oz (US)
Board Foot to Fluid Ounce (Us) 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.
Fluid Ounce (Us)
A fluid ounce (US) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in the United States to measure liquids, equivalent to approximately 29.5735 milliliters.
History/Origin
The fluid ounce originated from the imperial system and was adopted in the US as a customary unit for liquid measurements. Its size has varied historically, but the US fluid ounce has been standardized since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US fluid ounce is commonly used in recipes, food labeling, and beverage measurements within the United States. It is part of the customary measurement system and is used in various industries to specify liquid quantities.