Convert board foot to stere
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to stere [st], or Convert stere to board foot.
1 FBM = 0.0023597372 st. To convert board foot to stere, multiply the value by 0.0023597372; to go the other way, divide by it (1 st = 423.776003531 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 = 0.0023597372 st
- 1 st = 423.776003531 FBM
- 10 FBM = 0.023597372 st
- 100 FBM = 0.23597372 st
How to Convert Board Foot to Stere
1 FBM = 0.0023597372 st
Example: convert 15 FBM to st:
15 FBM = 15 × 0.0023597372 st = 0.035396058 st
Board Foot to Stere Conversion Table
| board foot | stere |
|---|---|
| 1 FBM | 0.0023597372 st |
| 2 FBM | 0.0047194744 st |
| 3 FBM | 0.0070792116 st |
| 5 FBM | 0.011798686 st |
| 10 FBM | 0.023597372 st |
| 20 FBM | 0.047194744 st |
| 50 FBM | 0.11798686 st |
| 100 FBM | 0.23597372 st |
| 500 FBM | 1.1798686 st |
| 1000 FBM | 2.3597372 st |
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.
Stere
The stere (st) is a unit of volume used to measure large quantities of natural gas or other gases, equivalent to one thousand cubic meters (1,000 m³).
History/Origin
The stere originated in France in the 19th century as a practical unit for measuring natural gas volumes, particularly in the gas industry, and has been adopted in various countries for industrial and commercial purposes.
Current Use
Today, the stere is primarily used in the natural gas industry to quantify large volumes of gas, especially in regions where the metric system is standard, facilitating trade and regulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 board foot in stere?
1 board foot (FBM) = 0.0023597372 stere (st).
How do you convert board foot to stere?
Multiply the board foot value by 0.0023597372. For example, 25 FBM × 0.0023597372 = 0.05899343 st.
What is 10 board foot in stere?
10 FBM = 0.023597372 st.
Which unit is larger, the board foot or the stere?
The stere is the larger unit: 1 FBM equals only 0.0023597372 st.