Convert Board Foot to Gigaliter (FBM to GL)

What is a Board Foot?

The Board Foot (FBM) is a unit of measure for the volume of lumber in the United States and Canada. It is the volume of a one-foot length of a board one foot wide and one inch thick.

What is a Gigaliter?

The Gigaliter (GL) is a unit of volume equal to one billion liters. It is often used to measure reservoir capacity.

How to Convert Board Foot to Gigaliter

To convert Board Foot to Gigaliter, multiply the Board Foot value by 2.35974e-9.

GL = FBM × 2.35974e-9

Manual Calculation Steps

Step 1: Identify the Formula

The standard formula to convert from Board Foot to Gigaliter is:

GL = FBM × 2.35974e-9

Step 2: Plug in the Value

Substitute the value you want to convert (for example, 5 FBM) into the formula.

Step 3: Calculate the Result

Perform the calculation to get the result in Gigaliter.

Board Foot to Gigaliter Conversion Table

Board Foot (FBM)	Gigaliter (GL)
1	2.35974e-9 GL
5	1.17987e-8 GL
10	2.35974e-8 GL
25	5.89935e-8 GL
50	1.17987e-7 GL
100	2.35974e-7 GL
500	0.00000117987 GL
1000	0.00000235974 GL

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Gigaliter are in a Board Foot?

There are 2.35974e-9 Gigaliter in 1 Board Foot.

What is the difference between Board Foot and Gigaliter?

Board Foot and Gigaliter are both units used to measure volume. The Board Foot is smaller than the Gigaliter.

How do I convert Board Foot to Gigaliter?

To convert Board Foot to Gigaliter, multiply the Board Foot value by 2.35974e-9. For example, to find out how many Gigaliter there are in a specific number of Board Foot, simply apply this formula.

What are the common uses of Board Foot and Gigaliter?

Board Foot and Gigaliter are commonly used in volume measurements. Board Foot is often used for larger scale measurements relative to Gigaliter.

Convert Board Foot to Gigaliter