Convert board foot to Earth's volume
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to Earth's volume [Earth], or Convert Earth's volume to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Earth's Volume
1 FBM = 2.17888938134811e-24 Earth
Example: convert 15 FBM to Earth:
15 FBM = 15 × 2.17888938134811e-24 Earth = 3.26833407202216e-23 Earth
Board Foot to Earth's Volume 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.
Earth's Volume
Earth's volume is a unit of measurement representing the volume of the planet Earth, approximately 1.08321 × 10^12 cubic kilometers.
History/Origin
The concept of measuring Earth's volume has been developed through geophysical and astronomical studies, with early estimates refined through satellite data and seismic measurements in the 20th century.
Current Use
Earth's volume is primarily used as a reference in scientific contexts, such as planetary science and geophysics, and is not commonly used as a practical measurement unit in everyday applications.