Convert board foot to hogshead
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to hogshead [hogshead], or Convert hogshead to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Hogshead
1 FBM = 0.00989486706987988 hogshead
Example: convert 15 FBM to hogshead:
15 FBM = 15 × 0.00989486706987988 hogshead = 0.148423006048198 hogshead
Board Foot to Hogshead 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.
Hogshead
A hogshead is a large unit of volume traditionally used for measuring liquids such as wine, beer, and spirits, equivalent to approximately 63 gallons or 238 liters.
History/Origin
The hogshead originated in medieval England as a measurement for large casks or barrels, with its size varying regionally. It was historically used in trade and storage of alcoholic beverages.
Current Use
Today, the hogshead is primarily used in the wine and spirits industries for barrel aging and measurement, though it is largely replaced by metric units in most official contexts.