Petrograd Standard

Petrograd Standard

Petrograd Standard is an old Nordic measure for softwood timber. Largest barques could transport up to 1000 stds.

* 1 std of board equals 165 (English) cubic feet or 1980 board foot, or 120 pieces 12′ x 11″ x 1 1/2″, or 4.672 cubic meters.
* 1 std of round wood equals 120 cubic feet, or 3.398 m³

Note that Kristiania Standard is 5/8 of Petrograd Standard, and London Standard is 270 cu. ft.


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