Convert US Dry Gallons (dry gal) to Board Feet (FBM) | dry gal in FBM

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This quick and easy calculator will convert US Dry Gallons (dry gal) to Board Feet (FBM) and show formula, brief history on the units and quick maths for the conversion.

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Quick Reference for Converting US Dry Gallons to Board Feet

Formula
FBM = dry gal x 1.87
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Board Feet, multiply the number of US Dry Gallons by 1.9
US Dry Gallons (dry gal) in 1 Board Foot
There are 0.54 US Dry Gallons in 1 Board Foot
Board Feet (FBM) in 1 US Dry Gallon
There are 1.87 Board Feet in 1 US Dry Gallon

Unit Information

US Dry Gallon
/drʌɪˈɡalən/
Symbol: dry gal
Unit System: US Customary

What is the US Dry Gallon?

The US dry gallon is a unit of volume in the US customary unit system with the symbol dry gal.

The dry gallon is equal to 268.8025‬ in³ or 4.404 L.

The US dry gallon is not used anywhere any more - the unit below is the dry pint and the unit above is the bushel.

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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