Board Foot Calculator
Determine the board feet of a piece of lumber from its thickness, width, and length in inches.
Estimates nominal sizes; actual lumber dimensions may vary.
Examples
- 2×6×96 in ⇒ 8 board ft
- 1×10×120 in ⇒ 8.33 board ft
FAQ
What is a board foot?
A volume of lumber equal to 1 in × 12 in × 12 in.
Can I use metric units?
Convert dimensions to inches before calculating.
Why divide by 144?
Because 144 cubic inches equal one board foot.
Does moisture content affect the result?
This formula measures volume only, not weight or moisture.
Additional Information
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