Convert board foot to pint (UK)
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to pint (UK) [pt (UK)], or Convert pint (UK) to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Pint (Uk)
1 FBM = 4.15255657916525 pt (UK)
Example: convert 15 FBM to pt (UK):
15 FBM = 15 × 4.15255657916525 pt (UK) = 62.2883486874788 pt (UK)
Board Foot to Pint (Uk) 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.
Pint (Uk)
The pint (UK) is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 20 imperial fluid ounces or approximately 568.26 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK pint has origins dating back to the imperial system established in 1824, evolving from earlier measures of liquid volume used in England. It was standardized as part of the imperial system to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
The UK pint is still used today in the United Kingdom for measuring beverages such as beer and milk, as well as in recipes and certain industrial applications. It remains an official unit of volume in the imperial measurement system.