Convert cubic centimeter to board foot
Please provide values below to convert cubic centimeter [cm^3] to board foot [FBM], or Convert board foot to cubic centimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Centimeter to Board Foot
1 cm^3 = 0.000423776003531241 FBM
Example: convert 15 cm^3 to FBM:
15 cm^3 = 15 × 0.000423776003531241 FBM = 0.00635664005296861 FBM
Cubic Centimeter to Board Foot Conversion Table
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Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).
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.