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Board foot calculator

Board feet and cost of lumber from thickness, width, length and quantity.

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About Board foot calculator

Calculates board feet and price for lumber. One board foot is 144 cubic inches, a piece 1 inch thick, 12 inches wide and 12 inches long. The formula is thickness in inches times width in inches times length in feet, divided by 12. Hardwood is commonly sold by this measure.

How to use Board foot calculator

  1. Enter your numbers above.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type.
  3. Change any value to compare different cases.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a board foot?

A volume of wood equal to 144 cubic inches, like a board 1 inch thick, 12 inches wide and 1 foot long.

Is Board foot calculator free?

Yes. Board foot calculator on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

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