Convert board foot to acre-inch
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to acre-inch [ac*in], or Convert acre-inch to board foot.
1 FBM = 2.29568410118e-05 ac*in. To convert board foot to acre-inch, multiply the value by 2.29568410118e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ac*in = 43560.0002407 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 = 2.29568410118e-05 ac*in
- 1 ac*in = 43560.0002407 FBM
- 10 FBM = 0.000229568410118 ac*in
- 100 FBM = 0.00229568410118 ac*in
How to Convert Board Foot to Acre-Inch
1 FBM = 2.29568410118039e-05 ac*in
Example: convert 15 FBM to ac*in:
15 FBM = 15 × 2.29568410118039e-05 ac*in = 0.000344352615177059 ac*in
Board Foot to Acre-Inch Conversion Table
| board foot | acre-inch |
|---|---|
| 1 FBM | 2.29568410118e-05 ac*in |
| 2 FBM | 4.59136820236e-05 ac*in |
| 3 FBM | 6.88705230354e-05 ac*in |
| 5 FBM | 0.000114784205059 ac*in |
| 10 FBM | 0.000229568410118 ac*in |
| 20 FBM | 0.000459136820236 ac*in |
| 50 FBM | 0.00114784205059 ac*in |
| 100 FBM | 0.00229568410118 ac*in |
| 500 FBM | 0.0114784205059 ac*in |
| 1000 FBM | 0.0229568410118 ac*in |
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-Inch
An acre-inch is a unit of volume equal to the volume of one acre of surface area filled to a depth of one inch.
History/Origin
The acre-inch has historically been used in agriculture and water resource management to measure water volume over large land areas, especially in irrigation contexts, originating from the traditional use of acres and inches as units of land area and depth.
Current Use
Today, the acre-inch is primarily used in the United States for measuring water volumes in irrigation, water rights, and reservoir capacities, especially in agricultural and environmental management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 board foot in acre-inch?
1 board foot (FBM) = 2.29568410118e-05 acre-inch (ac*in).
How do you convert board foot to acre-inch?
Multiply the board foot value by 2.29568410118e-05. For example, 25 FBM × 2.29568410118e-05 = 0.000573921025295 ac*in.
What is 10 board foot in acre-inch?
10 FBM = 0.000229568410118 ac*in.
Which unit is larger, the board foot or the acre-inch?
The acre-inch is the larger unit: 1 FBM equals only 2.29568410118e-05 ac*in.