Convert board foot to teaspoon (metric)
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to teaspoon (metric) [tsp (metric)], or Convert teaspoon (metric) to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Teaspoon (Metric)
1 FBM = 471.94744 tsp (metric)
Example: convert 15 FBM to tsp (metric):
15 FBM = 15 × 471.94744 tsp (metric) = 7079.2116 tsp (metric)
Board Foot to Teaspoon (Metric) 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.
Teaspoon (Metric)
A teaspoon (tsp) is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking, equal to approximately 5 milliliters in the metric system.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated from the traditional spoon used for eating and serving, standardized over time for measurement purposes. Its metric equivalent was established to facilitate consistent cooking and recipe measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Today, the teaspoon is widely used in cooking and baking to measure small quantities of ingredients. It is also employed in medicine for dosing and in various measurement conversions within the culinary and scientific fields.