Calculate board feet and lumber cost from board thickness, width and length and the number of boards, with cubic feet and cubic meters.
About this tool
Calculate board feet and lumber cost from thickness, width and length.
How to use Board Foot Calculator
- Enter the thickness and width in inches.
- Enter the length and number of boards.
- Read the board feet and cost.
Worked example
Ten 2 × 6 boards 8 ft long total 80 board feet.
What is a board foot?
A piece 12 × 12 in and 1 in thick, or 144 cubic inches.
Nominal or actual size?
Hardwood is priced by nominal (rough) size; use the size the supplier quotes.
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