Board Foot Calculator

Enter nominal or actual lumber dimensions and quantity to inspect per-piece and total board footage with price planning.

Thickness (in)

Width (in)

Length (ft)

Quantity

—Board feet each

—Total board feet

—Total cubic feet

T × W × L / 12For thickness and width in inches, length in feet

Lumber purchase planning

Board feet measure volume. Add price and compare total lineal footage without treating nominal dimensions as actual dimensions automatically.

Price per board foot ($, optional)

Waste (%)

—Raw board feet

—With waste

—Total lineal feet

—Optional cost

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Construction field-work cluster

Carry measurement uncertainty into the material decision

Use the exact calculator first, then stress-test realistic field measurement and rounding tolerance before a cut or purchase. Keep structural design, code approval and supplier specifications outside the browser estimate.

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Planning notes

Start with the measurement this calculator asks for, then use related length, area/volume, roof, stair, material, waste, or cut-planning tools only when the job needs them. Inputs and results stay in the browser.