Convert acre-foot to board foot
Please provide values below to convert acre-foot [ac*ft] to board foot [FBM], or Convert board foot to acre-foot.
1 ac*ft = 522720.004584 FBM. To convert acre-foot to board foot, multiply the value by 522720.004584; to go the other way, divide by it (1 FBM = 1.91307007811e-06 ac*ft). Both units measure volume and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ac*ft = 522720.004584 FBM
- 1 FBM = 1.91307007811e-06 ac*ft
- 10 ac*ft = 5227200.04584 FBM
- 100 ac*ft = 52272000.4584 FBM
How to Convert Acre-Foot to Board Foot
1 ac*ft = 522720.004583561 FBM
Example: convert 15 ac*ft to FBM:
15 ac*ft = 15 × 522720.004583561 FBM = 7840800.06875342 FBM
Acre-Foot to Board Foot Conversion Table
| acre-foot | board foot |
|---|---|
| 1 ac*ft | 522720.004584 FBM |
| 2 ac*ft | 1045440.00917 FBM |
| 3 ac*ft | 1568160.01375 FBM |
| 5 ac*ft | 2613600.02292 FBM |
| 10 ac*ft | 5227200.04584 FBM |
| 20 ac*ft | 10454400.0917 FBM |
| 50 ac*ft | 26136000.2292 FBM |
| 100 ac*ft | 52272000.4584 FBM |
| 500 ac*ft | 261360002.292 FBM |
| 1000 ac*ft | 522720004.584 FBM |
Acre-Foot
An acre-foot is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States to measure large quantities of water, representing the volume of one acre of surface area to a depth of one foot.
History/Origin
The acre-foot originated in the United States as a practical measurement for water rights and irrigation, combining the acre (area) and foot (depth) units to quantify water volume in land management and water resource planning.
Current Use
It is primarily used in water resource management, irrigation planning, and hydrology to quantify large volumes of water, especially in the context of reservoirs, water rights, and distribution systems.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 acre-foot in board foot?
1 acre-foot (ac*ft) = 522720.004584 board foot (FBM).
How do you convert acre-foot to board foot?
Multiply the acre-foot value by 522720.004584. For example, 25 ac*ft × 522720.004584 = 13068000.1146 FBM.
What is 10 acre-foot in board foot?
10 ac*ft = 5227200.04584 FBM.
Which unit is larger, the acre-foot or the board foot?
The acre-foot is the larger unit: 1 ac*ft = 522720.004584 FBM.