Convert board foot to cubic mile
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to cubic mile [mi^3], or Convert cubic mile to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Cubic Mile
1 FBM = 5.66131061173312e-13 mi^3
Example: convert 15 FBM to mi^3:
15 FBM = 15 × 5.66131061173312e-13 mi^3 = 8.49196591759968e-12 mi^3
Board Foot to Cubic Mile 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.
Cubic Mile
A cubic mile is a unit of volume representing the volume of a cube with sides measuring one mile each.
History/Origin
The cubic mile has been used historically in measuring large quantities of volume, particularly in geography and geology, especially in the context of large-scale water or earth volume measurements. Its usage stems from the imperial and US customary measurement systems.
Current Use
Today, the cubic mile is primarily used in scientific and environmental contexts to quantify large-scale volumes such as water reservoirs, oil reserves, and geological formations.