Convert gill (UK) to board foot
Please provide values below to convert gill (UK) [gi (UK)] to board foot [FBM], or Convert board foot to gill (UK).
How to Convert Gill (Uk) to Board Foot
1 gi (UK) = 0.0602038705835548 FBM
Example: convert 15 gi (UK) to FBM:
15 gi (UK) = 15 × 0.0602038705835548 FBM = 0.903058058753322 FBM
Gill (Uk) to Board Foot Conversion Table
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Gill (Uk)
A gill (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-quarter of a pint, primarily used for measuring liquids such as spirits and milk.
History/Origin
The UK gill originated in the 19th century as part of the imperial measurement system, traditionally used in British households and trade for liquid measurements before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK gill is largely obsolete and rarely used in everyday measurements, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts, recipes, or specific legal or traditional settings.
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.