Convert board foot to acre-foot
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to acre-foot [ac*ft], or Convert acre-foot to board foot.
1 FBM = 1.91307007811e-06 ac*ft. To convert board foot to acre-foot, multiply the value by 1.91307007811e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ac*ft = 522720.004584 FBM). Both units measure volume and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 FBM = 1.91307007811e-06 ac*ft
- 1 ac*ft = 522720.004584 FBM
- 10 FBM = 1.91307007811e-05 ac*ft
- 100 FBM = 0.000191307007811 ac*ft
How to Convert Board Foot to Acre-Foot
1 FBM = 1.91307007811319e-06 ac*ft
Example: convert 15 FBM to ac*ft:
15 FBM = 15 × 1.91307007811319e-06 ac*ft = 2.86960511716978e-05 ac*ft
Board Foot to Acre-Foot Conversion Table
| board foot | acre-foot |
|---|---|
| 1 FBM | 1.91307007811e-06 ac*ft |
| 2 FBM | 3.82614015623e-06 ac*ft |
| 3 FBM | 5.73921023434e-06 ac*ft |
| 5 FBM | 9.56535039057e-06 ac*ft |
| 10 FBM | 1.91307007811e-05 ac*ft |
| 20 FBM | 3.82614015623e-05 ac*ft |
| 50 FBM | 9.56535039057e-05 ac*ft |
| 100 FBM | 0.000191307007811 ac*ft |
| 500 FBM | 0.000956535039057 ac*ft |
| 1000 FBM | 0.00191307007811 ac*ft |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 board foot in acre-foot?
1 board foot (FBM) = 1.91307007811e-06 acre-foot (ac*ft).
How do you convert board foot to acre-foot?
Multiply the board foot value by 1.91307007811e-06. For example, 25 FBM × 1.91307007811e-06 = 4.78267519528e-05 ac*ft.
What is 10 board foot in acre-foot?
10 FBM = 1.91307007811e-05 ac*ft.
Which unit is larger, the board foot or the acre-foot?
The acre-foot is the larger unit: 1 FBM equals only 1.91307007811e-06 ac*ft.