What Is A Board Foot?
A board foot is a common hardwood lumber measurement unit. A board foot is a volume, as opposed to a square foot, which is a common unit for area.
One board foot equates to one sq ft of lumber with one inch of thickness.
How To Calculate The Board Feet Measurements
The board foot calculator will do the work to get your desired lumber measurements. This simple formula will show you how to calculate it.
Length In Inches
Multiply the boards thickness by its width and length, then divide it by 144.
Board footage formula: (thickness x width x length) / 144
Length In Feet
Multiply the thickness by the width in inches and by the length in feet, then divide by 12.
Board Footage Formula: Thickness in. x Width x Length (ft.) / 12
How To Calculate The Cost
Calculating the lumber cost is done by multiplying the number of boards by the lumber’s total board feet.
To calculate the cost of the boards, multiply the calculated price per foot by the price per foot.
How To Use The Board Foot Calculator
To start using the calculator, simply enter the length, width, and thickness of the lumber you intend to use. To get the price, simply enter the length, width and thickness of the lumber you want to use.
You can also specify how many boards are required.
Click the Calculate button for the total board feet.
Board Feet Charts
4/4 Lumber (3 Cm Thick)
8/4 Lumber (5cm Thick)
FAQ
How many board feet can you fit in a 2x4x8 frame?
There are 5 1/3 board feet in a 2x4x8. Simply multiply the 2 x 4 x 8 dimensions and divide the result by 12 to determine the total board feet.
