Convert board foot to barrel (US)
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to barrel (US) [bbl (US)], or Convert barrel (US) to board foot.
1 FBM = 0.0197897339406 bbl (US). To convert board foot to barrel (US), multiply the value by 0.0197897339406; to go the other way, divide by it (1 bbl (US) = 50.5312503443 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 = 0.0197897339406 bbl (US)
- 1 bbl (US) = 50.5312503443 FBM
- 10 FBM = 0.197897339406 bbl (US)
- 100 FBM = 1.97897339406 bbl (US)
How to Convert Board Foot to Barrel (Us)
1 FBM = 0.0197897339406019 bbl (US)
Example: convert 15 FBM to bbl (US):
15 FBM = 15 × 0.0197897339406019 bbl (US) = 0.296846009109028 bbl (US)
Board Foot to Barrel (Us) Conversion Table
| board foot | barrel (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 FBM | 0.0197897339406 bbl (US) |
| 2 FBM | 0.0395794678812 bbl (US) |
| 3 FBM | 0.0593692018218 bbl (US) |
| 5 FBM | 0.098948669703 bbl (US) |
| 10 FBM | 0.197897339406 bbl (US) |
| 20 FBM | 0.395794678812 bbl (US) |
| 50 FBM | 0.98948669703 bbl (US) |
| 100 FBM | 1.97897339406 bbl (US) |
| 500 FBM | 9.8948669703 bbl (US) |
| 1000 FBM | 19.7897339406 bbl (US) |
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.
Barrel (Us)
A barrel (US) is a unit of volume primarily used to measure liquids such as oil and other petroleum products, equivalent to 42 US gallons or approximately 159 liters.
History/Origin
The barrel originated as a measure for trading and storing liquids like beer and wine in barrels. Its size varied historically, but the US standard was established in the 19th century for consistency in the oil industry, becoming widely adopted for measuring petroleum products.
Current Use
Today, the barrel (US) is mainly used in the oil and gas industry to quantify crude oil, petroleum products, and other liquids. It remains a standard unit in commodity trading, reporting, and industry practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 board foot in barrel (US)?
1 board foot (FBM) = 0.0197897339406 barrel (US) (bbl (US)).
How do you convert board foot to barrel (US)?
Multiply the board foot value by 0.0197897339406. For example, 25 FBM × 0.0197897339406 = 0.494743348515 bbl (US).
What is 10 board foot in barrel (US)?
10 FBM = 0.197897339406 bbl (US).
Which unit is larger, the board foot or the barrel (US)?
The barrel (US) is the larger unit: 1 FBM equals only 0.0197897339406 bbl (US).