Convert board foot to megaliter
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to megaliter [ML], or Convert megaliter to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Megaliter
1 FBM = 2.3597372e-06 ML
Example: convert 15 FBM to ML:
15 FBM = 15 × 2.3597372e-06 ML = 3.5396058e-05 ML
Board Foot to Megaliter 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.
Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.