Convert gill (US) to board foot
Please provide values below to convert gill (US) [gi] to board foot [FBM], or Convert board foot to gill (US).
1 gi = 0.0501302085673 FBM. To convert gill (US) to board foot, multiply the value by 0.0501302085673; to go the other way, divide by it (1 FBM = 19.948051855 gi). Both units measure volume and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 gi = 0.0501302085673 FBM
- 1 FBM = 19.948051855 gi
- 10 gi = 0.501302085673 FBM
- 100 gi = 5.01302085673 FBM
How to Convert Gill (Us) to Board Foot
1 gi = 0.050130208567293 FBM
Example: convert 15 gi to FBM:
15 gi = 15 × 0.050130208567293 FBM = 0.751953128509395 FBM
Gill (Us) to Board Foot Conversion Table
| gill (US) | board foot |
|---|---|
| 1 gi | 0.0501302085673 FBM |
| 2 gi | 0.100260417135 FBM |
| 3 gi | 0.150390625702 FBM |
| 5 gi | 0.250651042836 FBM |
| 10 gi | 0.501302085673 FBM |
| 20 gi | 1.00260417135 FBM |
| 50 gi | 2.50651042836 FBM |
| 100 gi | 5.01302085673 FBM |
| 500 gi | 25.0651042836 FBM |
| 1000 gi | 50.1302085673 FBM |
Gill (Us)
A gill (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-quarter of a US pint, or 4 US fluid ounces.
History/Origin
The gill originated from the Old French 'gelle' and was historically used in the UK and US for measuring liquids, especially in brewing and cooking. Its usage has declined with the standardization of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the US gill is rarely used in everyday measurement but may still be encountered in historical contexts, traditional recipes, or specific industries like brewing and bartending in the United States.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 gill (US) in board foot?
1 gill (US) (gi) = 0.0501302085673 board foot (FBM).
How do you convert gill (US) to board foot?
Multiply the gill (US) value by 0.0501302085673. For example, 25 gi × 0.0501302085673 = 1.25325521418 FBM.
What is 10 gill (US) in board foot?
10 gi = 0.501302085673 FBM.
Which unit is larger, the gill (US) or the board foot?
The board foot is the larger unit: 1 gi equals only 0.0501302085673 FBM.