Convert board foot to ton register
Please provide values below to convert board foot [FBM] to ton register [ton reg], or Convert ton register to board foot.
1 FBM = 0.000833333327448 ton reg. To convert board foot to ton register, multiply the value by 0.000833333327448; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ton reg = 1200.00000848 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 = 0.000833333327448 ton reg
- 1 ton reg = 1200.00000848 FBM
- 10 FBM = 0.00833333327448 ton reg
- 100 FBM = 0.0833333327448 ton reg
How to Convert Board Foot to Ton Register
1 FBM = 0.000833333327447556 ton reg
Example: convert 15 FBM to ton reg:
15 FBM = 15 × 0.000833333327447556 ton reg = 0.0124999999117133 ton reg
Board Foot to Ton Register Conversion Table
| board foot | ton register |
|---|---|
| 1 FBM | 0.000833333327448 ton reg |
| 2 FBM | 0.0016666666549 ton reg |
| 3 FBM | 0.00249999998234 ton reg |
| 5 FBM | 0.00416666663724 ton reg |
| 10 FBM | 0.00833333327448 ton reg |
| 20 FBM | 0.016666666549 ton reg |
| 50 FBM | 0.0416666663724 ton reg |
| 100 FBM | 0.0833333327448 ton reg |
| 500 FBM | 0.416666663724 ton reg |
| 1000 FBM | 0.833333327448 ton reg |
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.
Ton Register
A ton register (ton reg) is a unit of volume used primarily in shipping and cargo measurement, equivalent to 100 cubic feet or approximately 2.83 cubic meters.
History/Origin
The ton register originated in maritime and shipping industries as a measure of a ship's internal volume for regulatory and taxation purposes, evolving from older measurement systems to standardize cargo capacity assessments.
Current Use
Today, the ton register is used mainly in shipping and maritime industries to determine a vessel's cargo capacity, port fees, and regulatory compliance, although it has largely been replaced by other volume measurement units in general use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 board foot in ton register?
1 board foot (FBM) = 0.000833333327448 ton register (ton reg).
How do you convert board foot to ton register?
Multiply the board foot value by 0.000833333327448. For example, 25 FBM × 0.000833333327448 = 0.0208333331862 ton reg.
What is 10 board foot in ton register?
10 FBM = 0.00833333327448 ton reg.
Which unit is larger, the board foot or the ton register?
The ton register is the larger unit: 1 FBM equals only 0.000833333327448 ton reg.