Convert drop to board foot
Please provide values below to convert drop [drop] to board foot [FBM], or Convert board foot to drop.
1 drop = 2.11888001766e-05 FBM. To convert drop to board foot, multiply the value by 2.11888001766e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 FBM = 47194.744 drop). Both units measure volume and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 drop = 2.11888001766e-05 FBM
- 1 FBM = 47194.744 drop
- 10 drop = 0.000211888001766 FBM
- 100 drop = 0.00211888001766 FBM
How to Convert Drop to Board Foot
1 drop = 2.1188800176562e-05 FBM
Example: convert 15 drop to FBM:
15 drop = 15 × 2.1188800176562e-05 FBM = 0.000317832002648431 FBM
Drop to Board Foot Conversion Table
| drop | board foot |
|---|---|
| 1 drop | 2.11888001766e-05 FBM |
| 2 drop | 4.23776003531e-05 FBM |
| 3 drop | 6.35664005297e-05 FBM |
| 5 drop | 0.000105944000883 FBM |
| 10 drop | 0.000211888001766 FBM |
| 20 drop | 0.000423776003531 FBM |
| 50 drop | 0.00105944000883 FBM |
| 100 drop | 0.00211888001766 FBM |
| 500 drop | 0.0105944000883 FBM |
| 1000 drop | 0.0211888001766 FBM |
Drop
A drop is a small unit of liquid volume typically used to measure small quantities of liquids, such as medicines or ingredients in cooking.
History/Origin
The concept of a drop as a unit has been used informally for centuries, often based on the amount of liquid dispensed from a dropper or similar device. Its exact volume has varied historically and culturally, but it is generally standardized in modern measurements.
Current Use
The drop is commonly used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and cooking to measure small amounts of liquids, with a standard volume approximately equal to 0.05 milliliters.
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 drop in board foot?
1 drop (drop) = 2.11888001766e-05 board foot (FBM).
How do you convert drop to board foot?
Multiply the drop value by 2.11888001766e-05. For example, 25 drop × 2.11888001766e-05 = 0.000529720004414 FBM.
What is 10 drop in board foot?
10 drop = 0.000211888001766 FBM.
Which unit is larger, the drop or the board foot?
The board foot is the larger unit: 1 drop equals only 2.11888001766e-05 FBM.