Convert Quarts (US Dry) (qt) to Board Feet (FBM) | qt in FBM

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Quick Reference for Converting Quarts (US Dry) to Board Feet

Formula
FBM = qt / 2.14
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Board Feet, divide the number of Quarts (US Dry) by 2.1
Quarts (US Dry) (qt) in 1 Board Foot
There are 2.14 Quarts (US Dry) in 1 Board Foot
Board Feet (FBM) in 1 Quart (US Dry)
There are 0.47 Board Feet in 1 Quart (US Dry)

Unit Information

Quart (US Dry)
/kwɔːt/
Symbol: qt
Unit System: US Customary

What is the Quart (US Dry)?

The US dry quart is a unit of volume in the US customary system with the symbol qt.

1 US dry quart is equal to 1/32 US bushels, 1/8 US pecks, 1/4 US dry gallons or 2 US dry pints. The SI / metric equivalent is ≈ 1.101221 L. There are 38.758 imperial fluid ounces in

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.


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