Convert board foot to microliter
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to microliter [µL], or Convert microliter to board foot.
How to Convert Board Foot to Microliter
1 FBM = 2359737.2 µL
Example: convert 15 FBM to µL:
15 FBM = 15 × 2359737.2 µL = 35396058 µL
Board Foot to Microliter 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.
Microliter
A microliter (µL) is a unit of volume equal to one millionth of a liter, or 10^-6 liters.
History/Origin
The microliter was introduced as part of the metric system to facilitate precise measurement in scientific and medical fields, especially with the advent of micro-scale laboratory techniques.
Current Use
Microliters are commonly used in laboratories for measuring small liquid volumes, such as in chemistry, biology, and medical diagnostics, often in conjunction with micropipettes and microfluidic devices.