Convert board foot to minim (US)
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to minim (US) [min (US)], or Convert minim (US) to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Minim (Us)
1 FBM = 38300.2594941665 min (US)
Example: convert 15 FBM to min (US):
15 FBM = 15 × 38300.2594941665 min (US) = 574503.892412497 min (US)
Board Foot to Minim (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.
Minim (Us)
The minim (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to one fluid dram or approximately 0.0616115 milliliters.
History/Origin
The minim originated from the apothecary system, where it was used to measure small quantities of liquids, especially in pharmacy and medicine, dating back to the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the minim is rarely used outside of specific medical or pharmaceutical contexts, with metric units like milliliters being more common for volume measurement.