Convert hectoliter to board foot
Please provide values below to convert hectoliter [hL] to board foot [FBM], or Convert board foot to hectoliter.
How to Convert Hectoliter to Board Foot
1 hL = 42.3776003531241 FBM
Example: convert 15 hL to FBM:
15 hL = 15 × 42.3776003531241 FBM = 635.664005296861 FBM
Hectoliter to Board Foot Conversion Table
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Hectoliter
A hectoliter (hL) is a unit of volume equal to 100 liters.
History/Origin
The hectoliter is part of the metric system, introduced in the 19th century alongside other metric units for standardization of measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Hectoliters are commonly used in the beverage industry, especially for measuring wine, beer, and other liquid quantities, as well as in agriculture and food production for larger volume measurements.
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.