Smalian's formula

Smalian's formula

[′smȯl·yəns ‚fȯr·myə·lə]
(forestry)
A cubic volume formula used in log scaling, expressed as cubic volume = [(B + b)/2] L, where B = the cross-sectional area at the large end of the log, b = the cross-sectional area at the small end of the log, and L = log length.
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To estimate the cubic foot volume of logs, Smalian's formula was used.
Small-end diameter, large-end diameter, and length were measured, and Smalian's formula was used to calculate gross volume.
Utilizing Russian olive trees at the Colorado State Forest Service nursery: a case study
The accuracy of all methods, as indicated by Chi-square accuracy tests, ranged from Newton, Center of Gravity, Centroid, Huber, Bruce to Smalian's formula which performed the poorest.
Estimating log volumes of three tree species in Turkey by six formulae
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