Board Foot Calculator
Hardwood lumber is sold by the board foot — a volume measure equal to a board 1 inch thick, 12 inches wide and 1 foot long. Enter your dimensions and quantity to get the total board footage you need to order and price.
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Board Feet
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How it works
Formula
Board Feet = (Thickness × Width × Length(ft) ÷ 12) × Quantity
Worked example
Ten boards of 1 × 6 × 8 ft red oak = (1 × 6 × 8 ÷ 12) × 10 = 40 board feet.
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