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Board Feet Calculator

How to calculate board feet

  1. Enter the thickness and width in inches and the length in feet.
  2. Enter the number of pieces.
  3. Add the price per board foot to see the cost.

Frequently asked questions

What is a board foot?

A volume of wood 12 × 12 × 1 inches: board feet = thickness (in) × width (in) × length (ft) / 12.

Should I use nominal or actual sizes?

Hardwood is usually sold by its rough (nominal) thickness. Use the sizes your supplier prices by.

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