Convert board foot to barrel (US)
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to barrel (US) [bbl (US)], or Convert barrel (US) to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Barrel (Us)
1 FBM = 0.0197897339406019 bbl (US)
Example: convert 15 FBM to bbl (US):
15 FBM = 15 × 0.0197897339406019 bbl (US) = 0.296846009109028 bbl (US)
Board Foot to Barrel (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.
Barrel (Us)
A barrel (US) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure liquids such as oil and other petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for trading and storing liquids like beer and wine in barrels. Its size varied historically, but the US standard was established in the 19th century for consistency in the oil industry, becoming widely adopted for measuring petroleum products.
Current Use
Today, the barrel (US) is mainly used in the oil and gas industry to quantify crude oil, petroleum products, and other liquids. It remains a standard unit in commodity trading, reporting, and industry practices.