What is 120FBM in Steres?

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What is 120 Board Feet (120FBM) in Steres (st)?

What is 120FBM in st? Convert 120 Board Feet (120FBM) to Steres (st) and show formula, brief history on the units and quick maths for the conversion.

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Quick Reference for Converting Board Feet to Steres

Formula
st = FBM / 423.78
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Steres, divide the number of Board Feet by 423.8
Board Feet (FBM) in 1 Stere
There are 423.78 Board Feet in 1 Stere
Steres (st) in 1 Board Foot
There are 0 Steres in 1 Board Foot

Unit Information

Board Foot
/bɔːd fʊt/
Symbol: FBM
Unit System: Imperial

What is the Board Foot?

The board foot is a unit of volume derived from the imperial system of units with the symbol FBM.

1 board foot is equal to the volume of an object one foot in length, one foot wide and one inch thick. It is therefore equal to 1/12 ft³.

The board foot is the unit used to measure rough or planed lumber. For example 2 x 4 timber when planed actually only measures 1.5 in x 3.5 in. This takes into account the wastage when planing. The board feet measurement in this case would represent the wholesale amount. Where the loss in board feet (and planing) only applies to width and thickness, the actual length is used - as there is no loss when cutting lengths.

Stere
/stɪə/
Symbol: st
Unit System: Non-SI Metric

What is the Stere?

The stere is a unit of volume and is a non-SI unit but accepted for use as a metric unit with the symbol st.

1 stere is equal to 1 cubic metre (1 m³) which is equivalent to the volume contained in a cube with edges all at 1 m. The stere is used to measure large quantities of cut wood or firewood. It is used to distinguish between cut and uncut wood - its equivalent, the cubic meter is used to measure uncut wood.

The word 'stere' hails from the Greek 'στερεός' or 'stereos' which translates to 'solid'. It represents the wood used to produce the cut wood - and therefore often the dimensions of the cut wood is less than its uncut equivalent.


Conversion Tables for Board Feet (FBM) to Steres (st)