Convert board foot to gigaliter
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to gigaliter [GL], or Convert gigaliter to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Gigaliter
1 FBM = 2.3597372e-09 GL
Example: convert 15 FBM to GL:
15 FBM = 15 × 2.3597372e-09 GL = 3.5396058e-08 GL
Board Foot to Gigaliter 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.
Gigaliter
A gigaliter (GL) is a unit of volume equal to one billion liters (10^9 liters).
History/Origin
The gigaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a standard unit for large-scale volume measurements, especially in environmental and industrial contexts, following the adoption of the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
Gigaliters are used to measure large quantities of liquids, such as water resources, in environmental studies, water management, and large-scale industrial processes.