Board Foot Calculator

► Woodworker's Tool

Board Foot
Calculator

Thickness · Width · Length · Quantity

Board Dimensions
Formula: Board Feet = (Thickness × Width × Length) ÷ 144  |  Thickness & Width in inches, Length in feet or inches
Thickness *
in
Width *
in
Length *
ft
Quantity
boards of this size
Optional — Cost Estimate
Price per BF
$/BF
Waste Factor
%
Results
Total Board Feet
—
board feet
Per Board
—
board feet each
Dimension Breakdown
BoardT×W×L Qty BF EachBF Total
What is a Board Foot? One board foot equals a piece of wood 1 inch thick × 12 inches wide × 12 inches long (144 cubic inches). Lumber is priced and sold by the board foot at most hardwood dealers and sawmills.
Board Foot Calculator  ·  For Hardwood & Dimensional Lumber

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