Question 1

What is a board foot?

Accepted Answer

A board foot is 1 foot × 1 foot × 1 inch (144 cubic inches or 2.36 liters). Used for lumber pricing.

Question 2

How do I calculate board feet?

Accepted Answer

Length (ft) × Width (in) × Thickness (in) ÷ 12. A 2×4×8ft board = 8×4×2÷12 = 5.33 board feet.

Question 3

Are US and UK gallons the same?

Accepted Answer

No! US gallon = 3.785 liters. UK (Imperial) gallon = 4.546 liters. UK gallon is about 20% larger. Same applies to pints and fluid ounces.

Question 4

What's the most accurate way to measure volume?

Accepted Answer

For precision: measure by weight and convert using density. For liquids at eye level: read at the bottom of the meniscus curve.

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