Convert ton register to board foot
Please provide values below to convert ton register [ton reg] to board foot [FBM], or Convert board foot to ton register.
1 ton reg = 1200.00000848 FBM. To convert ton register to board foot, multiply the value by 1200.00000848; to go the other way, divide by it (1 FBM = 0.000833333327448 ton reg). Both units measure volume and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ton reg = 1200.00000848 FBM
- 1 FBM = 0.000833333327448 ton reg
- 10 ton reg = 12000.0000848 FBM
- 100 ton reg = 120000.000848 FBM
How to Convert Ton Register to Board Foot
1 ton reg = 1200.00000847552 FBM
Example: convert 15 ton reg to FBM:
15 ton reg = 15 × 1200.00000847552 FBM = 18000.0001271328 FBM
Ton Register to Board Foot Conversion Table
| ton register | board foot |
|---|---|
| 1 ton reg | 1200.00000848 FBM |
| 2 ton reg | 2400.00001695 FBM |
| 3 ton reg | 3600.00002543 FBM |
| 5 ton reg | 6000.00004238 FBM |
| 10 ton reg | 12000.0000848 FBM |
| 20 ton reg | 24000.0001695 FBM |
| 50 ton reg | 60000.0004238 FBM |
| 100 ton reg | 120000.000848 FBM |
| 500 ton reg | 600000.004238 FBM |
| 1000 ton reg | 1200000.00848 FBM |
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industries to determine a vessel's cargo capacity, port fees, and regulatory compliance, although it has largely been replaced by other volume measurement units in general use.
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 ton register in board foot?
1 ton register (ton reg) = 1200.00000848 board foot (FBM).
How do you convert ton register to board foot?
Multiply the ton register value by 1200.00000848. For example, 25 ton reg × 1200.00000848 = 30000.0002119 FBM.
What is 10 ton register in board foot?
10 ton reg = 12000.0000848 FBM.
Which unit is larger, the ton register or the board foot?
The ton register is the larger unit: 1 ton reg = 1200.00000848 FBM.