Board Foot Calculator
Calculate board feet, total lumber volume, and estimated lumber cost with ease. Enter your dimensions in the units you prefer and get an instant calculation.
Board Foot Calculator
Enter your lumber measurements
What Is a Board Foot?
A board foot is a standard unit used to measure the volume of lumber. One board foot represents 144 cubic inches of wood, which is equivalent to a board measuring 1 inch thick, 12 inches wide, and 12 inches long.
How to Calculate Board Feet
Board feet can be calculated by multiplying the thickness in inches by the width in inches and the length in feet, then dividing the result by 12.
Board Foot Calculation Example
For example, if a board is 2 inches thick, 8 inches wide, and 10 feet long:
Why Use Different Measurement Units?
Lumber measurements can be provided in different units depending on where you buy the material or how your project is measured. This calculator lets you enter thickness, width, and length in inches, feet, yards, centimeters, or meters. The calculator automatically converts the values before calculating the board feet.
How to Use the Board Foot Calculator
- Enter the lumber thickness.
- Select the thickness unit.
- Enter the lumber width.
- Select the width unit.
- Enter the lumber length.
- Select the length unit.
- Enter the number of pieces.
- Optionally enter the price per board foot.
- Click Calculate Board Feet.
Board Foot Cost Calculation
If lumber is sold by the board foot, you can enter the price per board foot in the calculator. The calculator multiplies the total board feet by your price to provide an estimated total lumber cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is one board foot?
One board foot is equal to 144 cubic inches of lumber. It is commonly represented as a board measuring 1 inch thick, 12 inches wide, and 12 inches long.
Can I enter measurements in inches?
Yes. You can enter thickness, width, and length in inches by selecting Inches from the unit menu.
Can I use feet, yards, centimeters, or meters?
Yes. The calculator supports inches, feet, yards, centimeters, and meters for the measurements.
Can I calculate multiple boards?
Yes. Enter the number of boards in the Quantity field and the calculator will calculate the total board feet.
Can I calculate the lumber price?
Yes. Enter the price per board foot and select your currency. The calculator will display the estimated total cost.
What happens if I don't enter a price?
The calculator will still calculate the board feet. The estimated cost will simply remain blank.