Convert barrel (oil) to board foot
Please provide values below to convert barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] to board foot [FBM], or Convert board foot to barrel (oil).
How to Convert Barrel (Oil) to Board Foot
1 bbl (oil) = 67.3750004449648 FBM
Example: convert 15 bbl (oil) to FBM:
15 bbl (oil) = 15 × 67.3750004449648 FBM = 1010.62500667447 FBM
Barrel (Oil) to Board Foot Conversion Table
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Barrel (Oil)
A barrel (bbl) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure quantities of oil and petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for liquid goods in the 19th century, initially used in the brewing and distilling industries. Its use for oil measurement became standardized in the early 20th century, with the 42-gallon size becoming the industry standard in the United States.
Current Use
The barrel remains the standard unit of measurement for crude oil and petroleum products globally, used in trading, production, and inventory management within the oil industry.
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.